Artifact Number:
 10937

Object:
Necklace
Lei niho palaoa

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

Dimensions:
 

Origin:
 Kauai, Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 The two tying cords are made of braids of olona (Touchardia latifolia) and a braid of hair is incorporated into each on either side. Olona cordage is used to hold the strands of hair together on one side of the lei. The other side has cotton string holding the strands together. The pendant is made from walrus tooth.



Collection Name: Alexander M McBryde Collection

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