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Kahili Pa'a Lima
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Kahili Pa'a Lima
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Kahili Pa'a Lima

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.123659.a-b
Object Type Standard
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2016
Medium feather (albatross), wood (koa), fiber (coconut), string
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a: Standard) H 47 1/2 in x Diam 12 in (120.7 cm x 30.5 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.a-b: Standard on Stand, Assembled) H 51 in x Diam 12 in (129.5 cm x 30.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionKahili pa'a lima, handheld standard, (.a) consisting of several rows of gray and white feathers attached with decoratively woven coconut fiber rope to a central koa wood post. The standard rests in a three-legged stand (.b) connected at the top and bottom by circular pieces.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama's trip to Hawai'i in September 2016. It was made by Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum staff to give to the President as a thank you for the establishment of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library. Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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