‘Ei

human history

‘Ei. Necklace. Personal adornment. Consisting of two types of shells; small yellow shells and chestnut coloured conus shells with light brown and grey coloured bands and stripes across shell. The small yellow shells are interspaced along ‘ei with sections of three chestnut coloured conus shells throughout. Shells are bored and strung on nylon wire.

Nama tāpiringa: 2020.16.3 Whakahounga o Mua: 11 Nov 2021
Ingoa Kē

Necklace (English)

Accession Number

2020.16.3

Rā Tāpiringa

07 Sep 2020

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
12 Mātātuhi
ei, neck ornament, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia, 2020.16.3 Cultural Permissions Apply
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