Necklace

Necklace

Object name: Necklace
Date: 1800-1900
Dimensions:
250 mm
Medium: Teeth, coconut fibre
Object number: C12900
DescriptionNecklace of dog's teeth plaited together with coconut fibre cord through holes drilled at the top. Wearing dog's teeth indicates high wealth and status throughout the Pacific.
Culture: Oceania