Artifact Number:
 C.05830

Object:
Necklace
Lei niho palaoa

Material:
 tooth, hair

Dimensions:
 23.2 x 8.2 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This is in poor condition. The pendant is small with numerous strands of cut and loose braids, some still strung through the hole in the pendant. Weight: 2 oz.

This object is associated with Henriques

Collection Name: Henriques Collection

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