When we went to visit Hawai'i, I really didn't want to spend too much time inside museums (for obvious reasons, see above!), but one that I had to make an exception for is the Bishop Museum on Oahu.
The Bishop Museum has a fabulous collection of Pacific Island wearables, some of which I'll share with you here. There are also amazing full-sized costumes made for various occasions, but I didn't feel any of my pictures did them justice.
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| Feathered capes, 'i'iwi bird Hawai'i |
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| Shell anklet Hawai'i |
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| Whale teeth necklaces - all whale teeth automatically belonged to the chief. Samoa, Tonga, Society Island |
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| Headdress of turtle shell, coconut fiber, pearl and clam shell Marquesas |
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| Earplugs of whale tooth Marquesas |
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| Whale teeth and plant fiber necklace Austral Islands |
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| Headdress of chicken feathers and fibers Rapa Nui |
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| Lei made from ferns |
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| Leis made from bone, nut, and feathers Hawai'i |
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| Lei made from dog teeth Hawai'i |
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| Cotton and whale tooth necklace Hawai'i |
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Blessings,
Terry