Artifact Number:
1921.014.002
Object:
Necklace
Lei niho palaoa
Material:
Ivory (whale), hair, plant (olona)
Dimensions:
27 x 19 cm
Origin:
Hawaii, Polynesia
Comments:
This was gifted via Curtis Iaukea and others. The two olona (Touchardia latifolia) tying cords remain intact. The core of the whale tooth pendant had fallen out and has been reattached. Two circular segments of ivory were reattached.
Collection Name: Liliuokalani Collection
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