Necklace (lei niho palaoa)
Large necklaces of this kind (lei niho palaoa) were a development of the early nineteenth century, when whalers and traders began to supply sperm-whale teeth and walrus tusks in quantity, allowing craftsmen to create impressive versions of the old smaller hook-shaped pendant. The hair cords are also...
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| Online Access: | http://digital.libraries.psu.edu/cdm/ref/collection/arthist2/id/71618 |
| Summary: | Large necklaces of this kind (lei niho palaoa) were a development of the early nineteenth century, when whalers and traders began to supply sperm-whale teeth and walrus tusks in quantity, allowing craftsmen to create impressive versions of the old smaller hook-shaped pendant. The hair cords are also more substantial, made of fine eight-ply braid. This is a particularly large and handsome example. |
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