Lapa tofe

human history

Lapa tofe. A pendant cut and polished from lapa tofe (mother of pearl shell). It is golden yellow in colour with a highly polished surface treatment. It has previously been broken into two pieces.

Accession number: 1931.580 Last Update: 16 Sept 2019
Common Name

Adornment

Other Name

Pearl shell pendant (English)

Place
Niue
Accession Number

1931.580

Accession Date

16 Nov 1931

Other Id

16863 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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