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Artifact Number:
 B.06990

Object:
Hand kahili
Kahili paa lima

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

Dimensions:
 121 x 23 x 23 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 Long slender black / white feathers with yellow feather core, yellow feather cone and gold ribbon at base of hulu manu. Tortoise shell and walrus ivory handle with painted ivory tip. Handle 50 cm.

This object is associated with Princess E. Kalanianaole

Collection Name: Kapiolani-Kalanianaole Collection

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