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VTG 1960s Hawaiian Feather Gourd Rattle `Uli`Uli Traditional Red/Yellow Handmade
VTG 1960s Hawaiian Feather Gourd Rattle `Uli`Uli Traditional Red/Yellow Handmade
VTG 1960s Hawaiian Feather Gourd Rattle `Uli`Uli Traditional Red/Yellow Handmade
VTG 1960s Hawaiian Feather Gourd Rattle `Uli`Uli Traditional Red/Yellow Handmade
VTG 1960s Hawaiian Feather Gourd Rattle `Uli`Uli Traditional Red/Yellow Handmade
VTG 1960s Hawaiian Feather Gourd Rattle `Uli`Uli Traditional Red/Yellow Handmade
VTG 1960s Hawaiian Feather Gourd Rattle `Uli`Uli Traditional Red/Yellow Handmade
VTG 1960s Hawaiian Feather Gourd Rattle `Uli`Uli Traditional Red/Yellow Handmade
VTG 1960s Hawaiian Feather Gourd Rattle `Uli`Uli Traditional Red/Yellow Handmade
VTG 1960s Hawaiian Feather Gourd Rattle `Uli`Uli Traditional Red/Yellow Handmade
VTG 1960s Hawaiian Feather Gourd Rattle `Uli`Uli Traditional Red/Yellow Handmade

VTG 1960s Hawaiian Feather Gourd Rattle `Uli`Uli Traditional Red/Yellow Handmade

$ 17.95

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Condition: Excellent
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Culture: Hawaiian

    Description

    The `uli`uli or Feathered Gourd Rattle is a percussion instrument used by both male and female dancers. This design, with a yellow feathered center with surrounding red feathers is popular with professional Hawaiian Hula dancers. The maracus part is made of La'amea fruit. This instrument was handmade by an expert crafts person in Hawaii during the early 1960s.
    Overall height is about 10 inches.
    Gourd diameter is about 3.5 inches.
    Width of top of feathers is about 8 inches.
    Please see the photos for details, showing the excellent craftsmanship and condition of this vintage 1960s `uli`uli.
    This was a gift to me from my grandmother in the early 1960s. I have stored it in my smoke free home for decades.
    Shipped via USPS Priority Mail.