Niho paraoa (sperm whale tooth)

Object | Part of Taonga Māori collection

NameNiho paraoa (sperm whale tooth)

Productionmaker/artist; 19th century; Chatham Islands

Classificationpendants

Materialsivory

Techniquesbreaking

DimensionsOverall: 37mm (width), 108mm (length), 27mm (depth), 94.1g (weight)

Registration NumberME023426

Credit linePurchased 2004

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