'ei

human history

'Ei. Neck ornament consisting of sets of small apricot/orange coloured shells, small yellow and white coloured shells that alternate with pairs of poreho (cowrie shells). There are four pairs of poreho in total. Near the centre of each set of apricot/orange and white coloured shells are three dark brown/black coloured shells, forming a pattern. The shells are bored and threaded onto nylon wire.

Accession number: 2019.28.7 Last Update: 24 Mar 2022
Other Name

Neck ornament (English)

Accession Number

2019.28.7

Accession Date

05 Feb 2019

Department

Pacific

Enquire API view
6 Images
'ei, 2019.28.7, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
View gallery ( 6)