FEATHER LEIS. 



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The true feather leis are generally of uniform cylindrical section and either 

 monochromatic (especially in the case of the more costly feathers) or made up of alter- 

 nating bands or spirals of mixed colors. In some cases leis haye longer feathers 

 inserted at regular interyals giving a pleasing variety of form. Figs. iS and 19 will 

 show some of the leis in this Museum. 



FIG. 18. HAW.^IIAX FEATHER LHI.S. 



LIST OF FEATHER LEIS IN THE BISHOP MUSEUM. 



[The numbers are those the specimens hear in the ^luseum Catalogue.] 



2800. Mamo feathers of the choicest quality; made from three ancient leis be- 

 longing to the Kamehameha family. 3 inches in diameter, 24 inches long. 



2801. Oo feathers, large and of brilliant yellow. While the property of the 

 Goyernment it was sent to an exposition in Paris and there ruined by the upsetting of 

 a bottle of ink; the stains cannot be removed by any ordinary washing. This lei is 

 with the preceeding the largest I have seen either in museums or private hands; 



24 inches long. 



2802. Mamo under feathers, medium size, downy; 22 inches long. 



2803. Mamo of even size; 24 inches long. 



