Bati ni Vuaka

human history

Bati ni Vuaka. Boar tusk, used as an integral part of dance, war, and ceremonial attire. Circular in shape, tapering from the base end to a pointed end. Mostly white/ivory in colour with various tones of brown. There are five holes drilled near the base end, with wire threaded through two of the holes. Solid substance visible inside tusk, with a hole drilled through into it.

Accession number: 1925.92 Last Update: 20 Sept 2018
Common Name

Adornment

Other Name

Boar's tooth (English)

Place
Fiji
Accession Number

1925.92

Accession Date

30 Apr 1925

Other Id

13589.1 (ethnology)

13589 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

Enquire API view
5 Images
ornament, 1925.92, 13589.1, 13589, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 16 Aug 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply
ornament, 1925.92, 13589.1, 13589, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 16 Aug 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
View gallery ( 5)