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Kahoa

human history
  • Other Name

    Shell necklace (English)

  • Description

    Kahoa pepe fiofio fua kaho. This kahoa (neck ornament) consists of small brown pepe seeds and grey kaho seeds strung onto nylon cord in an alternating pattern. The kahoa is broken at several points. Kahoa may be worn by dancers during performances, worn to accentuate cultural attire, or gifted to loved ones.

  • Place
    Niue
  • Accession Number
    2004.120.18
  • Accession Date
    18 Nov 2004
  • Other Id

    56275 (ethnology)

  • Department

    Pacific

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