Hei

human history

Hei. Shell necklace. Consisting of clusters of four grey and speckled brown/black coloured pūpū, possibly snail pūpū, bored and threaded onto nylon wire. These clusters alternate with cylindrical shaped, dark blue coloured beads, as well as flat circular, red coloured beads, forming a pattern. Several of the pūpū have blue and pink coloured markings visible across them.

Nama tāpiringa: 2012.16.1 Whakahounga o Mua: 18 Jun 2018
Ingoa Kē

Shell necklace (English)

Wāhi
Bora-Bora/Society Islands/French Polynesia/Pacific
Accession Number

2012.16.1

Rā Tāpiringa

06 Dec 2012

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

2011.x.835 (temporary accession number)

56721.1 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
5 Mātātuhi
ornament, neck; 2012.16.1; 2011.x.835, 56721.1; Photographed by Andrew Hales; digital; 31 Jan 2018; Cultural Permissions Apply
ornament, neck; 2012.16.1; 2011.x.835, 56721.1; Photographed by Andrew Hales; digital; 31 Jan 2018; Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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