Ahu 'Ula (Feather Cape)

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Summary: 
Feather cloak or cape worn by high-ranking chief or warrior. 18th Century
People: 
King Kamehameha the Great
Location: 
Protocol: 
Kaipumakani Workshop Public Access
Community: 
Kaipumakani Workshop
Category: 
General
Keywords: 
Feather Cape, King Kamehameha the Great, Ahu 'Ula, Native birds
Creator: 
Hawaiian Featherwoker
Contributor: 
Honolulu Museum of Arts
Rights: 
Honolulu Museum of Arts
Source: 
Honolulu Museum of Arts Textiles Collection
Publisher: 
Hawaiian Feather Work
Identifier: 
FC1HMAT
Subject: 
Feather work, Cape, Garment, Royalty
Type: 
Physical Object
Format: 
Feathers ('i'iwa and 'o'o) and olona bark, feathers tied onto a netting made of olona bark.