Artifact Number:
1991.065.002
Object:
Hat, hawaiian
Papale
Material:
Plant (hala), shell, metal, textile
Dimensions:
44 x 40 x 7.5 cm
Origin:
Hawaii, Polynesia
Comments:
This hat is made of lau hala (Pandanus tectorius). The leaves were prepared, stripped and woven as a single piece known as the Kona style. The hat is entirely woven in check weave, maka moena. A 3.5 cm black grosgrain ribbon is attached to the base of the crown. A yellow shell lei is stitched to the surface of the brim. The hat also has a hat pin with a pearl-like bead at one end.
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