‘Ei

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‘Ei. Necklace. Personal adornment. Consisting of strung small yellow shells; yellow, cream and chestnut coloured conus shells. Chestnut coloured conus shell has light brown and grey coloured bands and stripes across shell. Three small yellow shells are interspaced along ‘ei at regular sections. Large cream conus shell threaded in a "charm" detailing overall. Shells are bored and strung on nylon wire.

Nama tāpiringa: 2020.16.4 Whakahounga o Mua: 11 Nov 2021
Ingoa Kē

Necklace (English)

Accession Number

2020.16.4

Rā Tāpiringa

07 Sep 2020

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
24 Mātātuhi
ei, neck ornament, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia, 2020.16.4 Cultural Permissions Apply
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