Description: reel. Ten reels, ivory. Two larger than remaining eight, strung so the larger reels are central in necklace. The outer two reels on both sides are less weathered and coloured cream rather than weathered white. The 19 mm long reel looks very fresh. Length 17 mm, width 14x12 mm, perforations 11x8, 6 x 4. Central flange and also at each end. Round cross section. Length 20 mm, width 14 x 13 mm, perforations 7 x 6, 5 x 6 mm. Although wider in the centre than the outside edges there is no central flange. Outer flange at one end and remnants at the other but worn. Round cross section. Length 22 mm, width 15 x 12 mm, perforations 6 x 3, 5 x 5. Central flange is worn on the broad surfaces but pronounced on the edges. A flange at each end. Oval cross section. Length 21 mm, width 14 x 12, perforations 6 x 3, 5 x 5. Flanges worn as above with one broad surface worn on central flange so no longer present. Flanges also at both ends. Oval cross section. Length 24 mm, width 20 x 19 mm, perforations 11x9, 7x7 mm. Central flange and one at each end. Circular cross section. Length 24 mm, width 19 x 18 mm, perforations 7x6, 6x6 mm. Central flange and one at each end. Circular cross section. Length 21 mm, width 17 x 14 mm, perforations 7x7, 7x7 mm. Central flange and one at each end. Circular cross section. Length 20 mm, width 15 x 14 mm, perforations 5 x 5, 6 x 4 mm. Central flange and one at each end. Circular cross section. Length 15 mm, width 14 x 14 mm, perforations 7x5, 5x5 mm. Central flange and one at each end. Circular cross section. Length 19 mm, width 12 x 10 mm, perforations 3x2, 5x4 mm. Central flange worn on both broad surfaces, end flanges worn on one broad surface. Oval cross section.
Collection: HUMAN HISTORYAccession Date: 1916Display Room: Maori Court EastDescription: reel. Ten reels, ivory. Two larger than remaining eight, strung so the larger reels are central in necklace. The outer two reels on both sides are less weathered and coloured…