Kahoa pepe

human history

Neck ornament of wild tamarind seeds. This is a single strand of pepe (wild tamarind seeds). The pepe are small, oval and thin in depth. They present a polished, brown surface. Each pepe features a perforation through their thin depth where an off-white string has been threaded through. This kahoa (neck ornament) would be worn around the neck.

Accession number: 2004.120.23 Last Update: 20 Aug 2021
Place
Niue
Accession Number

2004.120.23

Accession Date

18 Nov 2004

Other Id

56280 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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ornament, neck, 2004.120.23, 56280, Photographed by Richard Ng, digital, 11 Jan 2019, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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