'Ahu 'ula (Feather cape) Before 1850 CE (cape pictured was gifted in 1779 CE) (Pacific) (1 gen 1750 anni – 1 gen 1850 anni)

Descrizione:

- Made in Hawaii
- Made out of netting and red and yellow feathers
- Depicted simple geometrical motifs with alternative amounts of colors of red and yellow depending on his bearer's status. Were often circular shaped, before were trapezoidal.
- Was meant to represent the status of his bearer within Hawaiian society, was often reserved to nobility and warriors who would wear capes like these into battle

Photo:
https://sites.google.com/site/adairarthistory/_/rsrc/1538146535577/ix-the-pacific/215-ahu-ula-feather-cape/Screen%20Shot%202018-09-28%20at%2010.55.08%20AM.png?height=225&width=320

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