ornament
human history
ornament made of jawbone of a whale. worn by wealthy older men at ceremonial occasions. a symbol of wealth and importance as it is hard to obtain. a whole parcel of land may be exchanged for this object.
Accession number: 1936.295 Last Update: 30 Sept 2026
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- Te reo Name
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- Common Name
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Adornment
- Other Name
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Te Buangui (Kiribati)
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- Description
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- Place
- Tabiteuea/Gilbert Islands/Kiribati
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- Field Collection Place
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- Field Collection Site
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- Collection Date
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- Field Collection Date
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- Accession Number
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1936.295
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- Other Id
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24051 (ethnology)
204 (Maude Collection)
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- Department
- Display Room
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