Kahoa o te Pulefenua
Kahoa (ceremonial necklace) indicating rank, worn by the Pulefenua of Nanumea. At the far left is a likeness of the Kaumaile spear carved from mother of pearl.
The Kahoa necklace symbolizes the traditional right (te pule) of the reigning aliki to rule and make decisions for the community.
Euta Telolomi, who was the Pulefenua of Nanumea in January 2004, wearing the Kahoa, necklace of rank, with Kaumaile pendant at bottom.
Drawing by Faiva Tovia (Hetoifaiva) of the Kahoa of the Pulefenua, with descriptions of its parts -- January 17, 2004
Faiva said that the Pā Molotī was put into Nanumea’s lagoon by Tefolaha when he left. It had magical powers and could fly on command to attack someone over great distances. It could hover and zip!