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Artifact Number:
 B.06863

Object:
Necklace
Lei niho palaoa

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

Dimensions:
 28 x 15 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 The label on the whale tooth pendant reads, "no Kamaka ia Kaimualii no Kapiolani". A few strands of braided hair are severed. The tying cords of olona (Touchardia latifolia) are intact. A thin strand of cordage has a red strand of cotton intertwined into it.



Collection Name: Kapiolani-Kalanianaole Collection

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