Ei

human history

Ei. Necklace consisting of small pupu (shell) rengarenga (Yellow necklace-shell, Orobophana pacifica) and larger white/yellow pupu raroara (Melampus flavus). The pupu are bored and strung on white cotton thread in a pattern of approximately 18-25 rengaregna alternating with bundles of two raroara. The pupu raroara are bored and strung towards their narrow ends. The ei may be worn looped once.

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

Necklace (English)

Wāhi
Rarotonga/Cook Islands
Accession Number

1993.134

Rā Tāpiringa

07 Jul 1993

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

54585.30 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
5 Mātātuhi
Ei, 1993.134, 54585.30, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 24 Nov 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply
Ei, 1993.134, 54585.30, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 24 Nov 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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