Ei

human history

Ei. Necklace consisting of pupu (shells) rengarenga (Yellow necklace-shell, Orobophana pacifica) and white/yellow pupu raroara (Melampus flavus). The pupu are bored and strung in a pattern of approximately 50-60 pupu rengarenga alternating with sets of two pupu raroara on white cotton thread forming the ei. The pupu raroara are bored and strung towards their narrow wends. A piece of red and white cloth fabric is tied around the ei. Ei may be worn looped once.

Nama tāpiringa: 1993.134 Whakahounga o Mua: 20 Sept 2018
Ingoa Kē

Necklace (English)

Wāhi
Cook Islands
Accession Number

1993.134

Rā Tāpiringa

07 Jul 1993

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

54585.28 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
2 Mātātuhi
Ei, 1993.134, 54585.28, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 28 Dec 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply
Ei, 1993.134, 54585.28, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 28 Dec 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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