Ei

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Ei. Necklace consisting of small pupu (shells) rengarenga (Yellow necklace-shell, Orobophana pacifica). The pupu are bored and strung on red and white cotton thread. The ei may be worn looped three times.

Accession number: 1993.134 Last Update: 20 Sept 2018
Other Name

Necklace (English)

Accession Number

1993.134

Accession Date

07 Jul 1993

Other Id

54585.14 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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Ei, 1993.134, 54585.14, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 24 Nov 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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