Artifact Number:
1991.065.005
Object:
Hat, hawaiian
Papale
Material:
Plant (hala), shell
Dimensions:
45 x 45 x 10 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. The hat also has a shell hatband.
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