Royal Hawaiian Feather Cape

by Mary Deal

Title

Royal Hawaiian Feather Cape

Artist

Mary Deal

Medium

Painting - Oil Painting

Description

The Hawaiian feather cape was only made for and worn by Hawaiian royalty, or the Ali`i. They are made from bird feathers. In the Hawaiian language, the capes are called Ahu`ula. Women's skirts are called pa`u.

The red feathers come from either the `i`wi or to `apapane birds which were plentiful at the time. The yellow feathers come from the `o`o bird, which may now be extinct. The black feathers com from the mamo bird, which may also now be extinct. Back when these capes were being made, the `i`wi and `apapane were plentiful and skinned for their feathers. The `o`o and `apapane were rare even then, so they were lightly plucked and then set free so they would not go extinct.

CONTEST AWARDS:
1st Place - Capes - 10-09-15

FEATURED:
Hawaiiana - 4-21-15
ART - It Is Good For You - 3-30-15
Out Of The Ordinary - 3-30-15
Asian Artists - 3-30-15

The artist, Mary Deal, is also an award-winning author of mystery/thrillers, a short story collection and writers' reference books. Read about it here:

http://tinyurl.com/3z8pm3f

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March 27th, 2015

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