Artifact Number:
 C.05828

Object:
Necklace
Lei niho palaoa

Material:
 tooth (whale), plant (kukui)

Dimensions:
 11.4 x 6 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 "Kepuhi." This lei is strung with 21 polished kukui nuts with a niho palaoa pendant in the center. It weighs 9 ounces.

This object is associated with Henriques

Collection Name: Henriques Collection

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