French Polynesian Necklace
Collection: Everyday Connections
Object Category: Traditional Clothing and Adornment
Object Type: Necklaces
Country: French Polynesia
Continent: Asia
Geographic Region: Polynesia
Materials: Cowrie Shells
width: 4 in;
height: 4 in;
depth: 1.5 in
This necklace/pendant belonged to a dancer who performed dances from the South Pacific, including French Polynesia and Tahiti. The manufacture dates to the 1960s.
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