Pūpū lei - glass bead (50-Oa-D06-027-TP2-006)

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Artifact #: 50-Oa-D06-027-TP2-006 Type: Pūpū lei (bead) Material: Glass Dimensions: 0.67 x 0.67 x 0.67 cm Origin: Anahulu Valley Site #: 50-Oa-D06-027
Use: Historic beads were introduced to Hawaiʻi during the post-Contact Era and adorned by both makaʻāinana and aliʻi. They came in a multitude of shapes, colors, sizes and material types. During the post-Contact Era, it was common to find lei strung of kupeʻe shell and palaoa (ivory) that also incorporated glass beads. Visit ks3d.org to learn more about Hawaiian heritage, artifacts, and archaeological sites.