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Kahoa

human history
  • Other Name

    Shell necklace (English)

  • Description

    Kahoa hihi vao fiofio fua kaho. This kahoa (neck ornament) consists of yellow hihi vao (land snail shells) and grey kaho seeds strung onto cotton thread in an alternating pattern. Kahoa may be worn by dancers during performances, worn to accentuate cultural attire, or gifted to loved ones.

  • Place
  • Accession Number
    2004.120.26
  • Accession Date
    18 Nov 2004
  • Other Id

    56283 (ethnology)

  • Department
ornament, neck, 2004.120.26, 56283, Photographed by Daan… … Read more

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