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ʻAhu ʻula (feather cape)

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Feather cape (‘ahu ‘ula ) of i’iwi (red) and o’o (yellow and black) feathers tied to an ‘olona netting. Cord at neck for typing.

Classification: Costume

Creditline: Gift of Mrs. John Dominis Holt, 1995 (7927.1)

Dimensions: 64 x 15 1/2 in. (162.6 x 39.4 cm)

Medium: Feathers ('i'iwi and 'o'o) and olona bark, feathers tied onto a netting made of olona bark.

Onview: 1

Source Id: 33637

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