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Shell Necklace

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Shell Necklace, Society Islands, maker unknown. Gift of Anton Coppens, 2009. © The copyright holder. We are actively seeking the copyright holder. Contact copyright@tepapa.govt.nz if you can help. Te Papa (FE012429). Necklaces are an essential part of Pacific cultures, they are often used as part of dance costumes, given as gifts or worn for special occasions. Tahiti stopover This hei (necklace) is part of a small collection of hei which were gifted to Mary Coppens and her son Anton who unexpectedly stayed in Tahiti en rout... Overall: 435mm (length)
Display date:
06 Oct 2008
Location:
Society Islands
Format:
PhysicalObject
Collections:
Te Papa Collections Online
Content partner:
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
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