Skip to main content
Object Number
99-12-70/53563
Display Title
Feather cape
Descriptions
Indigenous Term
'Ahu'ula or Ahuli'i
Object Description
Cape of black ('iwa) feathers with a red and yellow border.
Inventory Description
Cape, irridescent feathers, red and yellow edging on netted fiber base, 2 cords
Classification
- Cape
Department
Ethnographic
Date
Late 18th century - Early 19th century
Culture
- Hawaiian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania
/
United States
/
Hawaii
Dimensions
Overall: 87 x 50 cm (34 1/4 x 19 11/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
99-12-70/53563
Credit Line
Gift of the Heirs of David Kimball, 1899
Provenance
Collector
Captain Robert Gray
(1789)
Intermediary
Charles Willson Peale
(1790-1792)
Intermediary
David Kimball
(1899)
Intermediary
Boston Museum
(1899)
Donor
David Kimball
Donor
Augusta K. Horton
Donor
L. Cushing Kimball
Important Note about Historical Language
Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.
