discuss document export feedback print share gallery-landscape xml Search hua Rapunga hou Kahoa hihi human history Tukua Tirohanga API Ingoa KēShell necklace (English)Kupu whakaahuaKahoa hihi vao. A long neck ornament of yellow hihi (land snail shells) pierced and strung onto light coloured natural fibre thread. Kahoa hihi vao may be worn by dancers during performances, worn to accentuate cultural attire, or gifted to loved ones.Wāhi[Niue]/PacificAccession Number2002.63.13Rā Tāpiringa24 Jun 2002Tohu Tuakiri Kē55991 (ethnology)WāhangaPacific Uiuitia Tāpirihia ki Taku Kete ornament, neck, 55991, Cultural Permissions Apply Tirohia ngā pikitia Mātātuhi me ngā tuhinga Mātātuhi Mātātuhi Taonga Taonga Rārangi MihiCollection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, 2002.63.13, 55991Takenga ā-Ahurea[Niuean]Kaiwaihanga Matua Unknown (Maker)Wāhi[Niue]/PacificRāPre 2002Tikanga Waihangawoven strungPāoho[hibiscus (fibre)]/plant fibre/natural fibre/fibre/AAT Materialsshell (plant material)/plant materialRaraunga Ine1150mm40mm10mmHuinga KaupapaFibrework/- PACIFIC SUBJECTS -womenAdornment/- PACIFIC SUBJECTS -Taumata whakarōpūOrnament, NeckBody AdornmentOrnamentPersonal ArtefactsWhakahounga o Mua16 Sep 2019 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