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Artifact Number:
 ACC.1720.008

Object:
Hat, hawaiian
Papale

Material:
 Plant

Dimensions:
 39 x 39 x 6 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 Papale ie. This hat is made of a cylindrical plant fiber that has a shiny surface. The material doesn't appear to be of local origin. It was woven into a long braid and sewn together to form the hat. A large black grosgrain ribbon is stitched around the base of the crown.



Collection Name: Henriques Collection

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