Nifo 'o le pua'a

human history

Nifo 'o le pua'a. Pig tusk. Nifo 'o le pua'a are used to make the serrated edge of tattoo tools. This nifo 'o le pua'a is part of a tusk. It is curved in shape, off white in colour.

Nama tāpiringa: 1991.70 Whakahounga o Mua: 10 Sept 2026
Ingoa Kē

Nifi o le pua a (Samoan)

Pig tusk (English)

Wāhi
Auckland/New Zealand
Wāhi Hāngai

Samoa/Pacific

Accession Number

1991.70

Rā Tāpiringa

30 Apr 1991

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

53810 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
7 Mātātuhi
implement, tattoo, 1991.70, 53810, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 26 Feb 2019, Cultural Permissions Apply
implement, tattoo, 1991.70, 53810, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 26 Feb 2019, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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