Tabua (Ceremonial whale tooth)

Object | Part of Pacific Cultures collection

NameTabua (Ceremonial whale tooth)

ProductionFiji

Classificationceremonial objects, tabua

Materialsivory, tooth

Materials SummarySperm Whale Teeth

DimensionsOverall: 60mm (width), 142mm (length)

Registration NumberFE002229/1

Credit linePurchased 1929

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