Artifact Number:
 D.02777

Object:
Necklace
Lei niho palaoa

Material:
 Ivory (walrus), hair

Dimensions:
 21 x 11 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 There are no tying cords present. A single strand of braided hair is strung through the hole of the walrus tooth pendant. The rest of the strands are in two separate bunches.



Collection Name: Liliuokalani Collection

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