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Artifact Number:
 B.06675

Object:
Necklace
Lei niho palaoa

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

Dimensions:
 28 x 20 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 The label on the whale tooth pendant reads, "Ka walu ia ka apu wai ia Kinoiki". The two olona (Touchardia latifolia) tying cords are intact. It appears to have only one strand of braided hair severed.



Collection Name: Kapiolani-Kalanianaole Collection

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