Alii or Royal collar

Chieftain's Lei. 19th century. Braided human hair with hook of sperm whale ivory. Length of hook, 4 3/4 inches. Gift of F. Cleveland Morgan, 1962

Bibliographic Details
Format: Still Image
Language:unknown
Published: Department of Anthropology, University of Auckland 1965
Subjects:
Necklaces > Hawaii
Hawaii > Antiquities
Sperm whale
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Description
Summary:Chieftain's Lei. 19th century. Braided human hair with hook of sperm whale ivory. Length of hook, 4 3/4 inches. Gift of F. Cleveland Morgan, 1962

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