Artifact Number:
 1981.060.013

Object:
Necklace
Lei niho palaoa

Material:
 Bone (whale), hair, plant

Dimensions:
 30 x 15 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This is a modern representation of a traditional lei niho palaoa. The pendant is carved from whale bone. It has cordage ties and loose hair, not braided, is strung through the hole of the pendant.

This object is associated with Mader

Collection Name: Vivienne C Mader Collection

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