Two early Hawaiian wrist ornaments, kupe'e palaoa
Updated August 17, 2026
This auction ended on August 25, 2026.
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| Lot number | 0123 |
| Estimate | $10,000 - $15,000 |
| Opening bid | $5,000 |
| Auction | Native American Pre-Columbian Tribal Fine Art |
| Date | August 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT |
| Auction house | TAOS Auction Co |
| Location | Santa Fe, New Mexico |
Circa 1800, or earlier, kupe’e palaoa, these bracelets were originally strung with plated ‘olona fiber, and later with imported silk ribbon after arrival of missionaries. The larger pierced with
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