Artifact Number:
 1984.369.001

Object:
Necklace
Lei niho palaoa

Material:
 Ivory

Dimensions:
 necklace 28cm, niho 5.2 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 One modern style niho palaoa with ivory bead attached in a blue bag. Ivory hook similar to old niho palaoa style, necklase of ivory balls of varying size going from the larger near the niho to the smaller near the ivory clasp. Fifth ball from clasp on lesft side has small chunk out of ivory, dirty between the balls. Purchased by donor circa 1972. Made by Mr. Solomon of the Kamuela Musuem. Not comfortable with the necklace, Feeling of a kukailimoku spirit (bad spirit) in the piece. Jesus told donor to give it to the museum.



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