Lei niho palaoa (whale-tooth necklace), Hawaii, first half of 19th century, Human hair, walrus ivory, plant fibers. (web image)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN.- An exhibition showcasing the Minneapolis Institute of Arts’ recent acquisition of an exceptional early 19th-century Hawaiian necklace made of woven human hair and ivory, along with other necklaces in the museum’s collection, is on view June 6 through September 13, 2009. “Unspoken Messages: The Art of the Necklace” features jewelry from many of the world’s cultures and made with a variety of materials, including ivory, hair, gold, jade, shell, coral, glass, metal, and marble, as well as precious gems. The jewelry is accompanied by a selection of prints, engravings, and photographs that illustrate how fine-quality necklaces have served as self-ornamentation and as symbols of personal belief for thousands of years in many diverse cultures. ...
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Lei niho palaoa (whale-tooth necklace), Hawaii, first half of 19th century, Human hair, walrus ivory, plant fibers. (web image)
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