Artifact Number:
07553
Object:
Necklace
Lei niho palaoa
Material:
Ivory (whale), hair, plant (olona)
Dimensions:
31 x 20.5 cm
Origin:
Hawaii, Polynesia
Comments:
730 strands of braided hair is said to be on each side of the whale tooth pendant. The olona (Touchardia latifolia) tying cords are also present.
This object is associated with Charles Reed Bishop
Collection Name:
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