Necklace, Hawaiian Islands

This entry refers to a Hawaiian necklace as an artifact rather than a named individual artist, representing the rich tradition of indigenous Hawaiian adornment craftsmanship. Hawaiian necklaces, or lei niho palaoa, were often crafted from materials such as shells, bone, feathers, and braided human hair, serving as symbols of chiefly rank and spiritual power. These objects are collected and auctioned as significant examples of Polynesian material culture and traditional craft heritage.