Kahoa

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Kahoa. Necklace. This kahoa is made from coral discs of the same diameter which have been strung onto a string. There are alternating pule (cowrie) and miniature conch shells which have been added at regular intervals between the coral discs. This kahoa was likely made for the tourist trade. It is very fragile and a few of the coral discs have broken or fallen off.

Last Update: 20 Aug 2021
Other Name

Necklace

Place
Unknown
Accession Date

Unknown

Other Id

2004x4.501 (temporary accession number)

Department

Pacific

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