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Wasekaseka (sperm whale tooth necklace)

Object | Part of Pacific Cultures collection

FE003166; Wasekaseka (sperm whale tooth necklace) ; view 3

FE003166; Wasekaseka (sperm whale tooth necklace) ; view 2

FE003166; Wasekaseka (sperm whale tooth necklace) ; view 4

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NameWasekaseka (sperm whale tooth necklace)

ProductionFiji

Classificationnecklaces

Materialstooth, ivory

Materials SummaryWhale Teeth

Dimensions135mm, 390mm

Registration NumberFE003166

Credit lineGift of Mr R.L. Holmes, 1887

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Category

Made of: tooth
ivory
Type of: necklaces
Belonged to: Fijian

Place

Made in: Fiji

People & Organisations

Belonged to: Robert Holmes