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Tabua (Ceremonial whale tooth)

Object | Part of Pacific Cultures collection

FE002229/1; Tabua (Ceremonial whale tooth); Fijian ; view 1
FE002229/1; Tabua (Ceremonial whale tooth); Fijian ; view 2
FE002229/1; Tabua (Ceremonial whale tooth); Fijian ; view 3
FE002229/1; Tabua (Ceremonial whale tooth); Fijian ; view 4

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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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