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Kahoa hihi vao

human history
  • Other Name

    Shell necklace (English)

  • Description

    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.

  • Place
    Niue
  • Accession Date
    Unknown
  • Other Id

    37950 (ethnology)

  • Department

    Pacific

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Images

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

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