Object class: Jewelry and adornment / Collection place: Hawaiian Islands / Donor: Alaska Commercial Company - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Kūpe‘e (anklet/bracelet), accession number 11-1137, described as Teeth anklet fragment fastened to twine mesh; twine fastened thru holes in teeth.

Hearst Museum object titled Kūpe‘e (anklet/bracelet), accession number 11-1138, described as Teeth anklet fragment fastened to twine mesh; twine fastened thru holes in teeth.

Hearst Museum object titled Lei (necklace), accession number 11-1185, described as Original entry: "Braided human-hair rope" Additions: "N.B. This hank is NOT braided; it is twined. This may be a 'heia', a rememberance of honored dead." Fide Barbara (Kenani) Burns: "Called 'whale tooth necklace'" Part of a 'lei niho palaoa' Ivory tooth necklace.