Rei puta
human history
This whale tooth has two eyes carved into the point, both of them very worn. Three suspension holes have been made at the top edge, but only the middle one is intact. The surface of the tooth is worn and it has a low polish.
Last Update: 25 May 2026
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body adornments / ornaments
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1916
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6050 (ethnology)
1180 (Taonga Database)
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