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Mahiole (feathered helmet)

Object | Part of Pacific Cultures collection

item details

NameMahiole (feathered helmet)
ProductionUnknown; circa 1770; Hawaii
Classificationhelmets
Materialscane, feather
Materials SummaryBasketry and netting, feathers, cane (split aerial roots of 'ie'ie) and fibre Olonā (Touchardia latifolia)
DimensionsOverall: 180mm (width), 310mm (height), 320mm (depth)
Registration NumberFE000376
Credit lineGift of Lord St Oswald, 1912