Lei loi

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Lei loi. Imitation sperm whale tooth. This ornament is made from stalactite, carved into the shape of a lei (sperm whale tooth). It has a smooth surface treatment and is light yellow in colour. A drilled perforation is made to one end of the ornament.

Accession number: 1944.91 Last Update: 10 Dec 2020
Other Name

Ornament

Place
Tonga/Pacific
Accession Number

1944.91

Accession Date

1944

Other Id

27337 (ethnology)

168 (unknown ID type)

Department

Pacific

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