ornament (ornament)
Descriptions
Ear ornament made of jade (pounamu). Pounamu has many legends associated with its various forms but is usually said to be a fish transformed to stone when exposed to the air. It is considered very precious among the Maori and is used in forging relationships through trading and exchanging.
This object is on display at RAMM in the World Cultures gallery.
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