Tipua (ear drop)

Object | Part of Pacific Cultures collection

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NameTipua (ear drop)

ProductionUnknown; 1700s; Society Islands

Classificationear ornaments

Materialsseed, stem

Materials SummaryPuka seed

DimensionsOverall: 50mm (length), 16mm (diameter)

Registration NumberFE003023/1

Credit lineGift of The Imperial Institute, 1955

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