Artifact Number:
 B.06862

Object:
Necklace
Lei niho palaoa

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

Dimensions:
 26 x 14 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 The tying cords are made of olona (Touchardia latifolia). One side had been severed but tied back together. The pendant is made from walrus tooth with a section on the bottom of the pendant being very porous.



Collection Name: Kapiolani-Kalanianaole Collection

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