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Collier lei niho palaoa, Îles d'Hawaï — Lei niho palaoa Necklace, Hawaï
Collier lei niho palaoa, Îles d'Hawaï

Lei niho palaoa Necklace, Hawaï

This 'Lei niho palaoa Necklace' from Hawaii is a traditional Hawaiian collier crafted from whale tooth material. It represents an important cultural artifact and ornamental tradition from the Hawaiian Islands.

Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

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Provenances

July 3, 2023

Estimate: $40,000 – $60,000

Lot 2

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Collier lei niho palaoa, Îles d'Hawaï, Lei niho palaoa Necklace, Hawaï

This 'Lei niho palaoa Necklace' from Hawaii is a traditional Hawaiian collier crafted from whale tooth material. It represents an important cultural artifact and ornamental tradition from the Hawaiian Islands.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Natural Materials, Lei, Cultural, Pre-Modern, Traditional, Necklace, Ornamental, Hawaiian, Handcrafted, Indigenous Art