Kahoa pepe

human history

Neck ornament of wild tamarind seeds. This is a single strand of pepe (wild tamarind seeds). The pepe are small, oval and thin in depth. They present a polished, brown surface. Each pepe features a perforation through their thin depth where an off-white string has been threaded through. This kahoa (neck ornament) would be worn around the neck.

Nama tāpiringa: 2004.120.23 Whakahounga o Mua: 20 Aug 2021
Wāhi
Niue
Accession Number

2004.120.23

Rā Tāpiringa

18 Nov 2004

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

56280 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
6 Mātātuhi
ornament, neck, 2004.120.23, 56280, Photographed by Richard Ng, digital, 11 Jan 2019, Cultural Permissions Apply
ornament, neck, 2004.120.23, 56280, Photographed by Richard Ng, digital, 11 Jan 2019, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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