Ei

human history

Ei. Necklace. Ei consists of two types of pupu (shells): cream coloured raroara (Melampus flavus) and pink-striped spiral shaped pupu, (Scarlet Periwinkle, Littoraria coccinea). The pupu are bored and strung on nylon taura tautai (fishing line) in alternating bundles of 3-6 of each type of pupu.

Nama tāpiringa: 1982.33 Whakahounga o Mua: 20 Sept 2018
Ingoa Kē

Necklace (English)

Wāhi
Cook Islands
Accession Number

1982.33

Rā Tāpiringa

29 Jan 1982

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

49912.1 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
4 Mātātuhi
Ei, 1982.33, 49912.1, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 19 Dec 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply
Ei, 1982.33, 49912.1, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 19 Dec 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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