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Rei Niho Paraoa (chevron type sperm whale tooth pendant)

Object | Part of Taonga Māori collection

item details

NameRei Niho Paraoa (chevron type sperm whale tooth pendant)
ProductionUnknown; carver; 1300-1500; Kaikōura
Classificationpendants
Materialsivory, tooth
Techniquescarving, cutting
DimensionsOverall: 46mm (width), 144mm (length)
Registration NumberME006319/2
Credit lineExchange from Otago Museum, 1943