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Collections

Lei niho palaoa (chest ornament)early 19th century

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Title
Lei niho palaoa (chest ornament)
Culture
Hawaii
Place Made
Hawaii
Date Made
early 19th century
Medium
Walrus tooth, olonā fiber, human hair
Dimensions
11 × 8 × 2 1/2 in. (27.94 × 20.32 × 6.35 cm)
Credit Line
Ancient Art Acquisition Fund
Accession Number
M.2014.71
Classification
Jewelry and Adornments
Collecting Area
Art of the Pacific
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