Artifact Number:
 07557.001

Object:
Necklace
Lei niho palaoa

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

Dimensions:
 27 x 17 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 The two olona (Touchardia latifolia) tying cords remain intact. The cordage used to hold the hair braids together on one side missing. A few of the strands of hair had been cut and knotted back together. The pendant is made from walrus tooth.



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