Kahoa hihi vao

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Kahoa hihi vao. A long neck ornament of yellow hihi (land snail shells) pierced and strung onto light coloured thread. Kahoa hihi vao may be worn by dancers during performances, worn to accentuate cultural attire, or gifted to loved ones.

Last Update: 31 Jul 2019
Other Name

Shell necklace (English)

Place
Niue
Accession Date

Unknown

Other Id

37950 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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ornament, neck, 37950, Photographed by Daan Hoffmann, digital, 23 Jan 2019, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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