Why Were Feathers Considered Such Prestigious Objects in Hawaii

question 74

Multiple Choice

Why were feathers considered such prestigious objects in Hawaii?

• A) Feathers were associated with a sacred bird-man cult.
• B) Certain colors were exceedingly rare and collecting them was very laborious.
• C) Birds were believed to have spiritual connections to ancestors.
• D) Feathers were widely available and symbolic of nature's abundance.

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