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1951 Hawaiian Feather War God Kukailimoku Bishop Museum Honolulu PC. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. Discover a fascinating piece of Hawaiian history with this vintage postcard, showcasing the powerful Kukailimoku, the Hawaiian Feather War God. This striking image features the god's head, intricately crafted from vibrant red feathers, with piercing eyes and a formidable expression. The original artifact, standing 26 inches tall, holds significant historical weight, having been carried into battle by the victorious soldiers of Kamehameha I, and is now preserved within the esteemed Bernice P. Bishop Museum in Honolulu, Hawaii. This "Natural Color Card" is a product of the innovative Mirro Krome printing process by H. S. Crocker Co., Inc. of San Francisco, known for its vivid colors and crisp detail, which beautifully captures the texture and presence of the ancient deity. Published by Ray Helbig's Hawaiian Service in 1951, this postcard offers a unique glimpse into the cultural heritage and artistic traditions of the Hawaiian Islands, making it a compelling addition for collectors of vintage Hawaii ephemera, museum artifacts, or indigenous art.