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Hearst Museum object titled Lei niho palaoa (whale tooth pendent necklace), accession number 11-623, described as Braided human hair and ivory hook.

Hearst Museum object titled Pendant, accession number 11-42912, described as Necklace; ivory necklace with braided fiber cord. Walrus ivory(?); mythological figure, curvilinear with openwork; circular face (with what appears to be identifiable walrus ivory markings on back). Two feet, each with three toes; on plaited and waxed flax(?) cordage which has toggle and loop. Presented by the Maori elders and youth on the occasion of their visit to this country in July, 1985.

Hearst Museum object titled Lei niho palaoa (whale tooth pendent necklace), accession number 11-623, described as Braided human hair and ivory hook.

Lei niho palaoa (whale tooth pendent necklace)

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Hearst Museum object titled Pendant, accession number 11-42912, described as Necklace; ivory necklace with braided fiber cord. Walrus ivory(?); mythological figure, curvilinear with openwork; circular face (with what appears to be identifiable walrus ivory markings on back). Two feet, each with three toes; on plaited and waxed flax(?) cordage which has toggle and loop. Presented by the Maori elders and youth on the occasion of their visit to this country in July, 1985.

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