Ei

human history

Ei. Necklace. Consisting of two types of raroara shell (Melampus flavus - creamed coloured shells and melampus casteneus - chestnut/striped shells ). The pupu (shells) are bored, with cotton thread threaded through the holes forming the ei (necklace).

Nama tāpiringa: 1993.134 Whakahounga o Mua: 16 Oct 2019
Ingoa Kē

Shell necklace (English)

Wāhi
Rarotonga/Cook Islands
Accession Number

1993.134

Rā Tāpiringa

07 Jul 1993

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

54585.2 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia
6 Mātātuhi
Ei, 1993.134, 54585.2, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 24 Nov 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply
Ei, 1993.134, 54585.2, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 24 Nov 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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