Nā Hulu Ali’i: Royal Feathers ~
An Exhibition of Rare Hawaiian Featherwork at Bishop Museum
The largest display of Hawaiian featherwork ever exhibited will be presented at Bishop Museum, including magnificent, rarely seen pieces from its founding collections related to the Kamehameha Dynasty and Hawaiian Monarchy.
Drawing from the largest collection of Hawaiian featherwork in the world, the Museum will showcase over 40 extraordinary pieces including Liloa's sash, considered to be one of the oldest examples of featherwork in 
existence; Nahi‘ena‘ena's Pā‘ū, the largest featherwork piece known to exist; the Elgin Kalani’ōpu’u and Kintore cloaks, and the capes of Princess Pauahi, Queen Emma and Kapi‘olani Nui.
Other rare pieces include two feathered deities of the 19 that are known to exist worldwide and two stunning dark brown feathered cloaks from before Captain Cook first visited Hawai‘i in 1778.
Accompanying these artifacts will be contemporary works and some pieces that show the impact of featherwork throughout the world, including feather capes made in England after Kamehameha II and Kamāmalu traveled there in 1823.
Visitors will also learn through multimedia and live storytelling presentations about the history of select pieces, the birds used in featherwork, and the intricate process involved in the art of featherwork.
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