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Kapeu (ear pendant)
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Te Papa
Wellington, New Zealand
This kapeu (ear pendant) has a long simple stem terminating in a bend at the lower end. It is made from smoothly polished pounamu (New Zealand greenstone) of the inanga variety, much prized for its of a pearly-white colour.
Māori customary ornamentation varied in form and elaboration. Forms like the kapeu continue to be worn today and are still highly cherished.
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Details
- Title: Kapeu (ear pendant)
- Creator Gender: Unknown
- Date Created: Unknown
- Location Created: New Zealand
- Physical Dimensions: w15 x h122 x d7 mm
- Type: ear ornaments
- Rights: Purchased 1988
- External Link: Te Papa
- Medium: Inanga (pounamu)
- Carver: Unknown
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