discuss document export feedback print share gallery-landscape xml Search hua Rapunga hou ornament, neck human history Tukua Tirohanga API Kupu whakaahuaNassa shell necklace. Shells, especially cowrie and nassa shells, attain monetary value in the Highlands as they must be traded through a number of hands and across sometimes hostile neighbouring territories. THe drop consitis of 13 cord and shell straps. The shells are woven into the cordage. The straps are sewn together at 5 points.WāhiPapua New GuineaAccession Number2016.85.2Rā Tāpiringa11 Nov 2016Tohu Tuakiri Kē56771.2 (ethnology)WāhangaPacific Uiuitia Tāpirihia ki Taku Kete neck ornament; Papua New Guinea; 2016.85.2 Tirohia ngā pikitia Mātātuhi me ngā tuhinga Mātātuhi Mātātuhi Taonga Taonga Rārangi MihiCollection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, 2016.85.2Takenga ā-AhureaPapua New GuineanKaiwaihanga Matua unknown (Maker)WāhiPapua New GuineaRāCirca 1975Tikanga WaihangastrungPāohonassa/seashell/shellmud/soilcord (fiber product)Raraunga Ine400mm75mmTaumata whakarōpūNecklaceJewelleryBody AdornmentsAdornment03 Personal ArtifactsWhakahounga o Mua06 Jul 2018 E hangaia tonutia ana te kohinga tuihono a Tāmaki Paenga Hira; tāpirihia ai ngā whakahoutanga me ngā pūkete i ia wiki. I ētahi wā, kāore anō kia whakaūhia ngā pūkete e ngā kaimahi o Te Whare Taonga, tēnā pea he hapa kei roto i ngā kōrero. Search hua Rapunga hou The gift of curiosity With unlimited free entry to all paid exhibitions, discounted event tickets and exclusive Member-only events, a Museum Membership is the gift that keeps on giving year-round. SEE OPTIONS FROM $60