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Artifact Number:
 01313

Object:
Necklace
Lei niho palaoa

Material:
 Ivory, hair, plant (olona)

Dimensions:
 29.1 x 18.8 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 Several strands of braided hair have been cut leaving frayed ends exposed. Lighter strands of hair can be seen braided with darker hair. The olona (Touchardia latifolia) tying cords are intact.



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