Te bure
human history
Te Bure. Egg cowrie shell. This example of te bure (egg cowrie shell) is white in colour with a naturally matte surface, although there are areas of darker discolouration. The interior of the bure is orange in colour. There is a big circular hole near the lip. Te bure can be used as a decorative accessory and considered as a good luck charm for a waa (outrigger canoe).
Accession number: 1936.295 Last Update: 12 Jul 2019
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- Te reo Name
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- Common Name
Adornment
- Other Name
Canoe ornament of cowrie shell (English)
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- Description
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- Place
- Beru/Gilbert Islands/Kiribati
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- Accession Number
1936.295
- Accession Date
1936
- Other Id
24088.2 (ethnology)
41 (Maude Collection)
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- Display Room
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