Artifact Number:
1993.219.003
Object:
Hat, hawaiian
Papale
Material:
Plant (iwaiwa, cotton), paper, textile
Dimensions:
33 x 31 x 7 cm
Origin:
Hawaii, Polynesia
Comments:
Papale ie. This hat is made of iwaiwa, maidenhair fern (Adiantum spp.) stems. The stems were prepared and cleaned, woven into a long braid and sewn together to form the hat. The crown is lined with a maroon cloth. Some insect damage is visible. This hat belonged to the late mother of the donors, Helen Poepoe White. Mrs. White was a school teacher and collector of many things. This is one of many things she collected.
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