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Artifact Number:
 1979.241.009

Object:
Hat, hawaiian
Papale

Material:
 Plant (loulu, cotton)

Dimensions:
 40 x 40 x 3 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 Papale ie. This hat is said to be made of loulu (Pritchardia spp.). Upon closer examination, it more closely resembles the prepared white coconut leaf. The material was woven into a long braid with a scalloped edge and stitched together to form the hat. This style of braid gives the hat a lace-like appearance.



Collection Name: Elsie Krassas Collection

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