Artifact Number:
1993.384.016
Object:
Hat, hawaiian
Papale
Material:
Plant (hala)
Dimensions:
42 x 42 x 9 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. It is entirely woven in maka moena, check weave. Dark and light strips were incorporated together to create a two tone design.
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