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An image depicting maka‘āinana (common people) of Hawai‘i. The female wears a pa‘u (skirt) and …
Hawaiian Costume
An image depicting maka‘āinana (common people) of Hawai‘i. The female wears a pa‘u (skirt) and …
An image depicting maka‘āinana (common people) of Hawai‘i. The female wears a pa‘u (skirt) and holds a peīahi (fan). The male wears a kīhei (cloak) and holds an ihe (spear).

Hawaiian Costume

Artist (1810 - 1897)
Engraver (Hawaiian, 19th century)
Date1840
MediumEngraving
DimensionsPlatemark: 7 7/8 x 5 3/4 in. (20 x 14.6 cm)
Sheet: 11 13/16 x 9 1/2 in. (30 x 24.1 cm)
ClassificationsPrints
Credit LineGift of Mrs. W. W. Goodale,1927 (5978)
Object number5978
DescriptionStudy of two standing figures seen from back. Woman at left wears skirt; man at right wears cape, holds spear.
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