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Artifact Number:
 06850.002

Object:
Necklace
Lei niho palaoa

Material:
 Ivory (walrus), hair, plant (olona)

Dimensions:
 26 x 15 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 Only one tying cord remains. It was braided from olona (Touchardia latifolia) and a braid of hair. The pendant is made from walrus tooth.



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