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Feather capes

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Garments worn by Hawaiian rulers that announce their status and shield them from contact, functioning as both regalia and protective objects.

AP course connection

Topic 9.2: 9.2 Interactions Within and Across Cultures in Pacific Art

Unit 9

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