Bati ni Vuaka
Description: 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 cream in colour, with areas of white and brown colour. Opening at base end, with a solid substance inside tusk. Two holes are drilled near base end, with a plait made of horse hair, woven out in tali tolu (three-ply), threaded through the holes.
Collection: HUMAN HISTORYAccession Number: 1925.92Accession Date: 30 Apr 1925Description: 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 cream in…