ʻAhu ʻula
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| Artists | Johann Zoffany |
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| Locations | National Maritime Museum |
| Created | 1795 |
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| ID | 2964548 |
About ʻAhu ʻula
The ʻAhu ʻula, and the mahiole were symbols of the highest rank of the chiefly aliʻi class of ancient Hawaii. The feathered cloaks and capes were believed to provide spiritual protection for Hawaiian chiefs. There are over 160 examples of this traditional clothing in museums around the world.
