Pendant
Date1700-1799
MediumWhale tooth
DimensionsObject/Work: 190 x 178 mm
ClassificationsPersonal Ornament
Terms
Object numberTN03291
DescriptionOrnament made from a whale's tooth. Used as an important item in gift presentation and exchange. Tabua are worn around the neck and attached to kava bowls with plaited cord. This tabua was collected on one of the voyages of Captain James Cook. It was kept by Richard Cuming as a natural history specimen. On View
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