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helu

human history
  • Other Name

    comb (English)

  • Description

    Helu, comb. Helu tuaniu, coconut mnidrib comb. This comb is made of processed coconut midribs, lashed together with strand of fibre to form comb. Coloured beads (blue, yellow and white) are added to form pattern. This style of helu is used in decorative manner rather than to 'comb' out hair.

  • Place
    Tonga/Pacific
  • Accession Number
    1931.363
  • Accession Date
    1931
  • Other Id

    16611 (ethnology)

  • Department

    Pacific

comb, 1931.363, 16611, Cultural Permissions Apply

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  • comb, 1931.363, 16611, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • comb, 1931.363, 16611, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • comb, 1931.363, 16611, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • comb, 1931.363, 16611, Cultural Permissions Apply
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