Photo of collection object Necklace (Lei Niho Palaoa) — Hawaiian. Necklace (Lei Niho Palaoa), 19th-early 20th century. Human hair, sperm whale tooth, fiber, cord: 13 in. (33 cm) pendant: 3 9/16 in. (9 cm). Gift of George C. Brackett and Robert B. Woodward, 02.258.2623. Creative Commons-BY.

Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Museum

Necklace (Lei Niho Palaoa)

19th-early 20th century

Hawaiian

Arts of the Pacific Islands

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Hawaiian
Classification: Accessory
Formatted Medium: Human hair, sperm whale tooth, fiber
Medium: human, hair, sperm, whale, tooth, fiber
Locations: Place made: Hawai‘i, United States
Dimensions: cord: 13 in. (33 cm) pendant: 3 9/16 in. (9 cm)
Inscribed: "2623" Culin number
Departments: Arts of the Pacific Islands
Accession Number: 02.258.2623
Credit Line: Gift of George C. Brackett and Robert B. Woodward
Rights Statement: Creative Commons-BY
Museum Location: This item is not on view
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