Artifact Number:
 B.06989

Object:
HAND KAHILI
Kahili paa lima

Material:
 Feather, ivory, shell (turtle), plant (wood)

Dimensions:
 14.0 x 66.0 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 Green/ red parrot feathers with large red feather core, yellow ribbon at base of hulu manu. Tortoise shell and whalebone handle, whalebone tip. Name of kahili: "Luliluli". Handle 29.5 cm.



Collection Name: Kapiolani-Kalanianaole Collection

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