Artifact Number:
 C.04419

Object:
HAND KAHILI
Kahili paa lima

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

Dimensions:
 12.7 x 124.5 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 Red feathers with green and black tips (parrot), branches wrapped in rattan, black feathers at top of hulu manu, black feathers and aqua ribbon at base. Tortoise shell and ivory (1 section walrus and 6 sections whale) handle. Handle 35 cm.



Collection Name: Kekaaniauokalani Collection

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