discuss document export feedback print share gallery-landscape xml Search hua Rapunga hou Tabua human history Tukua Tirohanga API Ingoa KēWhale Tooth (Fijian)Kupu whakaahuaTabua. A large size ceremonial whale's tooth with braided magimagi (coconut sennit) suspension cord attached. An iyau (treasure) of high cultural value to Fijians. Made from whale bone, the tabua is carved and ground into a crescent shape to replicate tabua shaped from tovuto (sperm whale) tooth. Ovoid in cross section. The outer surface of the tabua is porous and a speckled off white colour with several dents. A small cross is etched onto the surface of this tabua. The cord of magimagi is medium brown in colour.WāhiFijiAccession Number1925.92Rā Tāpiringa30 Apr 1925Tohu Tuakiri Kē13571 (ethnology)WāhangaPacific Uiuitia Tāpirihia ki Taku Kete Tabua, 1925.92, 13571, Photographed by Jennifer Carol,… … Read more Tirohia ngā pikitia Mātātuhi me ngā tuhinga Mātātuhi Mātātuhi Taonga Taonga Rārangi MihiCollection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, 1925.92, 13571Takenga ā-AhureaFijianKohingaJ B TurnerKaiwaihanga Matua unknown (Maker)WāhiFijiRāPre 1925Tikanga Waihangabraided polished drilledWaitohu/māka13571 (handwritten)Pāohowhalebone/mammal/bonesennit/cord (fiber product)metal/inorganic materialRaraunga Ine395mm190mm47.5mmTaumata whakarōpūCeremonial ArtefactsCommunication ArtefactsWhakahounga o Mua21 Sep 2018 E hangaia tonutia ana te kohinga tuihono a Tāmaki Paenga Hira; tāpirihia ai ngā whakahoutanga me ngā pūkete i ia wiki. I ētahi wā, kāore anō kia whakaūhia ngā pūkete e ngā kaimahi o Te Whare Taonga, tēnā pea he hapa kei roto i ngā kōrero. Search hua Rapunga hou The gift of curiosity With unlimited free entry to all paid exhibitions, discounted event tickets and exclusive Member-only events, a Museum Membership is the gift that keeps on giving year-round. SEE OPTIONS FROM $60