Kahoa hihi

human history

Kahoa hihi. This kahoa (neck ornament) is made of small iridescent hihi (land snail shells) found in coastal rock pools, although very rare to find nowadays. The hihi are pierced carefully and strung onto cotton thread to create one long kahoa. Kahoa may be worn by dancers during performances, worn to accentuate cultural attire, or gifted to loved ones.

Nama tāpiringa: 2004.120.24 Whakahounga o Mua: 16 Sept 2019
Ingoa Kē

Shell necklace (English)

Wāhi
Niue
Accession Number

2004.120.24

Rā Tāpiringa

18 Nov 2004

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

56281 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
9 Mātātuhi
ornament, neck, 2004.120.24, 56281, Photographed by Daan Hoffmann, digital, 23 Jan 2019, Cultural Permissions Apply
ornament, neck, 2004.120.24, 56281, Photographed by Daan Hoffmann, digital, 23 Jan 2019, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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