Kahoa hihi
human history
Kahoa hihi vao. A long neck ornament of yellow hihi (land snail shells) pierced and strung onto light coloured natural fibre thread. Kahoa hihi vao may be worn by dancers during performances, worn to accentuate cultural attire, or gifted to loved ones.
Nama tāpiringa: 2002.63.13 Whakahounga o Mua: 16 Sept 2019
- Collection Area
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- Te reo Name
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- Ingoa Kōrero Noa
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- Ingoa Kē
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Shell necklace (English)
- Momo Ingoa Kē
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- Kupu whakaahua
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- Wāhi Hāngai
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- Field Collection Place
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- Wāhi Whāiti Taketake i Kohia ai
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- Rā Kohinga
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- Rā i Kohia i te Wāhi Taketake
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- Accession Number
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2002.63.13
- Rā Tāpiringa
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24 Jun 2002
- Tohu Tuakiri Kē
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55991 (ethnology)
- Momo Tohu Tuakiri Kē
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- Wāhanga
- Rūma Whakaatu
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- Herenga
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- Momo
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