Artifact Number:
 1986.287.077

Object:
HAND KAHILI
Kahili paa lima

Material:
 Feather, ivory, shell (turtle), plant (wood)

Dimensions:
 11.5 x 54 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 Dyed yellow chicken feathers bound to thin piece of bamboo. Tortoise shell and ivory handle, possibly from different kahili (too long, different material). Broken handle 75.4 cm.



Collection Name: Hite Collection

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