Hei rouro arapo’a

human history

Hei rouru 'ere'ere i firihia no te arapo'a. Neck ornament of plaited, black hair. Made from fine braids of black huruhuru (human hair). A thick and robust loop is formed at each of of the braid Some of the fine braids have become separated from the main length and are bagged separately.

Whakahounga o Mua: 13 Mar 2026
Ingoa Kē

Neck Ornament (English)

Wāhi
[Marquesas]/French Polynesia/Pacific
Rā Tāpiringa

Unknown

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

2018.x.13 (temporary accession number)

3608 (incorrect number)

Wāhanga

Pacific

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