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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Carved Hawaiian Manta Ray Pendant]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:subject><![CDATA[Art History]]></dcterms:subject>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[This Manta Ray pendant was purchased on the island of Maui, HI. Carved from bone, most likely that of a water buffalo, this small piece boasts intricate designs reminiscent of the Hawaiian <a href="https://www.pbs.org/skinstories/history/hawaii.html">Kakau</a> tattoo style. To hawaiian culture, the Manta Ray represents a graceful strength, and wisdom. These traits in pairing with the Kakau tattoo style design implemented on the Manta Ray were meant to provide the wearer the bravery of a warrior (Kakau designs) and the strength and courage of the spirit guardian (the Manta Ray).  Fitted with an adjustable rope to be worn around the neck.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[Native Hawaiian Islander, Name Unknown]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2021-11]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:contributor><![CDATA[Old Lahaina Luau]]></dcterms:contributor>
    <dcterms:rights><![CDATA[This artifact belongs to the author and digitizer, Nicholas Johnson. The images are available for public use.]]></dcterms:rights>
    <dcterms:format><![CDATA[Bone<br />
Kakau Style Carving<br />
Carved Bone Pendant<br />
<br />
Rope - 62cm long<br />
Pendant - 4 x 7.5cm]]></dcterms:format>
    <dcterms:language><![CDATA[English<br />
Hawaiian]]></dcterms:language>
    <dcterms:type><![CDATA[Jewelry]]></dcterms:type>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[NMJ4002]]></dcterms:identifier>
    <dcterms:accrualMethod><![CDATA[This pendant was purchased at a Luau on the island of Maui, HI from a local artisan distributing at the place of business.]]></dcterms:accrualMethod>
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