Artifact Number:
01272
Object:
Necklace
Lei niho palaoa
Material:
Ivory, glass
Dimensions:
Origin:
Hawaii, Polynesia
Comments:
This western style necklace consists of 7 polyhedral ivory beads, each having 12 facets, and alternated with red glass beads. The total length is approximately 45 cm. One (average) ivory bead is 2.5 cm long and 1.25 cm at its widest point.
Collection Name:
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