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Artifact Number:
 1997.175.071

Object:
Hat, hawaiian
Papale

Material:
 Plant (hala)

Dimensions:
 38.5 x 38.5 x 10 cm

Origin:
 Oahu, 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 using maka oeno, twill weave, including the piko, the center of the hat. The brim has a dip and curve.

This object is associated with Kahanamoku

Collection Name: Kahanamoku Collection

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