Necklet, chief's

Description

Chief's necklet of sinnet, human hair and whale bone, some of the pendants representing stool tops and testicles, both of which symbolize attributes of rank and virility: Polynesian, from Mangaia, Cook Islands, 18th century

Museum reference

A.UC.352

Collection

Oceania

Object name

Necklet, chief's

Production information

Mangaia, Cook Islands, Polynesia

Date

18th century

Materials

Sinnet, Whale ivory, Human hair

Physical description

Sinnet, human hair and whale ivory