‘Ei

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‘Ei. Necklace. Personal adornment. Consisting of strung small yellow shells; yellow, cream and chestnut coloured conus shells. Chestnut coloured conus shell has light brown and grey coloured bands and stripes across shell. Three small yellow shells are interspaced along ‘ei at regular sections. Large cream conus shell threaded in a "charm" detailing overall. Shells are bored and strung on nylon wire.

Accession number: 917783 Last Update: 11 Nov 2021
Other Name

Necklace (English)

Accession Number

2020.16.4

Accession Date

07 Sep 2020

Department

Pacific

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ei, neck ornament, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia, 2020.16.4 Cultural Permissions Apply
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