Artifact Number:
1994.283.004
Object:
Hat, hawaiian
Papale
Material:
Plant (hala)
Dimensions:
32 x 32 x 12 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 maka moena, check weave. It has a short brim and has a medium color.
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