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Artifact Number:
 10356

Object:
Necklace
Lei niho palaoa

Material:
 Ivory (whale), hair, plant (wauke)

Dimensions:
 27 x 19 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 The tying cords are made of a light colored fiber, possibly wauke (Broussonetia papyrifera). The pendant is made from whale tooth.



Collection Name: Princess Kaiulani Collection

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