Artifact Number:
1979.241.015
Object:
Hat, hawaiian
Papale
Material:
Plant (niu, seed pod, cotton)
Dimensions:
27 x 27 x 5.5 cm
Origin:
Hawaii, Polynesia
Comments:
Papale ie. This had is said to be made of lau niu, coconut (Cocos nucifera) leaves. They were stripped, woven into a braid and sewn together to form the hat. The strips are dark brown in color. The braid has an intricate design on one side. A hatband of seed pods and wood roses encircles the crown. The hat was made done in the "Boater Hat" style. A ribbon sweatband lines the interior of the crown.
Collection Name: Elsie Krassas Collection
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