Lapa tofe

human history

Lapa tofe. A pendant cut and polished from lapa tofe (mother of pearl shell). It is golden yellow in colour with a highly polished surface treatment. It has previously been broken into two pieces.

Nama tāpiringa: 1931.580 Whakahounga o Mua: 16 Sept 2019
Ingoa Kōrero Noa

Adornment

Ingoa Kē

Pearl shell pendant (English)

Wāhi
Niue
Accession Number

1931.580

Rā Tāpiringa

16 Nov 1931

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

16863 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
11 Mātātuhi
ornament, 1931.580, 16863, Photographed by Richard Ng, digital, 16 Jan 2019, Cultural Permissions Apply
ornament, 1931.580, 16863, Photographed by Richard Ng, digital, 16 Jan 2019, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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