Ei

human history

Ei. Necklace. Personal adornment. Consisting of poreo (cowrie), monetaria annulus (scientific name)and brown and black speckled sprial shaped pupu (shells), euplica scripta (scientific name). The poreo (cowrie) and pupu (shells) are bored, with nylon wire threaded through the holes forming the ei (necklace).

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

Shell necklace (English)

Wāhi
Rarotonga/Cook Islands
Accession Number

1993.134

Rā Tāpiringa

07 Jul 1993

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

54585.32 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
4 Mātātuhi
Ei, 1993.134, 54585.32, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 22 Dec 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply
Ei, 1993.134, 54585.32, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 22 Dec 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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