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Pacific Islander Art
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Dan Carino
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May 3, 2008
Pacific Islander Art
Pacific Islanders get some respect in a new exhibit at the Pacific Asia Museum. They say they "don't all dance the hula," and need recognition in multicultural Southern California.
A 19th century necklace (lei niho palaoa) from Hawaii, made of human hair, sperm whale tooth ivory, and coconut fiber.
A 19th century necklace (lei niho palaoa) from Hawaii, made of human hair, sperm whale tooth ivory, and coconut fiber.
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Courtesy Pacific Asia Museum, credit: Julian Bermudez
)

Pacific Islanders get some respect in a new exhibit at the Pacific Asia Museum. They say they "don't all dance the hula," and need recognition in multicultural Southern California.

Pacific Islanders get some respect in a new exhibit at the Pacific Asia Museum. They say they "don't all dance the hula," and need recognition in multicultural Southern California.