Traditional Hawaiian Lei Hulu Kamoe (feather lei)

Traditional Hawaiian feather lei was originally to be worn by the Ali'i (chieftains) only. In the late 1800 they started to be given as gifts to special politicians, landowners, etc. This is a heritage piece designed in the wili (wrapped) lei kamoe (lying flat) style. The traditional colors are yellow, red and black. There are 10 feathers per row and each row is 1/8 apart using the 2nd cut of the feather giving it the very velvet look that it has. This piece can be worn or displayed in a beautiful koa shadowbox. 24" x 1".