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The Making, Understanding, and Conservation of Hawaiian Mahi‘ole and Ki‘i Hulu Manu

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  • Feb 6, 2009 from 6:30am to 8:00am
  • Location: Atherton Halau, Bishop Museum, Kapalama
  • Latest Activity: Jul 30, 2021
BISHOP MUSEUM PRESENTS A PANEL ON THE GREAT ARTIFACTS OF FEATHERED BASKETRY AND HELMETSThere are only a limited number of feathered basketry and helmets in the world. On Friday, February 6th, the public is invited to learn more about these treasured items at Bishop Museum.“The Making, Understanding, and Conservation of Hawaiian Mahi‘ole and Ki‘i Hulu Manu,” is the titled presentation that will take place at Atherton Hālau, February 6th from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and focus on ki‘i hulu manu (feathered basketry images) and mahi‘ole (helmets).Vice President of Cultural Resources, Betty Lou Kam, said, “There are only 17 known Hawaiian ki‘i hulu manu in the world, and two are owned by Bishop Museum. While more mahi‘ole exist, there is still just a handful of beautiful examples here in Hawai‘i.”Reputable conservators with strong expertise in the conservation of ethnographic items are now working to stabilize and prepare these uncommon artifacts for eventual display in the Museum’s renovated Hawaiian Hall.Presentation panelists include:Bishop Museum Cultural Resource Specialist Marques Marzan, who is a cultural practitioner and fiber artist, will speak on the making of these Hawaiian basketry items.Natalie Firnhaber, Conservator, formerly with the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Ms. Firnhaber will discuss her recent work to stabilize these very special artifacts, and to prepare appropriate display and storage mounts.Dr. Roger Rose, Ethnologist, formerly Curator at Bishop Museum. Dr. Rose will describe the history and significance of the seven special pieces now undergoing conservation treatment.This program, supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, is FREE to the public. For more information about Bishop Museum, please visit www.bishopmuseum.org or call (808) 847-3511.-pau-
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  • ʻOhukaniʻōhiʻa February 6, 2009 at 10:41pm
    that was a very cool presentation -- i learned some things about the world's known mahiole and akua hulu I didn't know before. Mahalo ia oukou a pau.
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