Niho paraoa (sperm whale tooth)

Object | Part of Taonga Māori collection

NameNiho paraoa (sperm whale tooth)

ProductionUnknown; carver; 19th century; Ruapuke Island

Classificationpendants

Materialsivory, tooth

Techniquescarving

DimensionsOverall: 53mm (width), 179mm (length), 43mm (depth), 396.1g (weight)

Registration NumberME010742

Credit linePurchased 1931

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