Bati ni Vuaka

human history

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 white/ivory in colour with various tones of brown. There are five holes drilled near the base end, with wire threaded through two of the holes. Solid substance visible inside tusk, with a hole drilled through into it.

Nama tāpiringa: 1925.92 Whakahounga o Mua: 20 Sept 2018
Ingoa Kōrero Noa

Adornment

Ingoa Kē

Boar's tooth (English)

Wāhi
Fiji
Accession Number

1925.92

Rā Tāpiringa

30 Apr 1925

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

13589.1 (ethnology)

13589 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
5 Mātātuhi
ornament, 1925.92, 13589.1, 13589, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 16 Aug 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply
ornament, 1925.92, 13589.1, 13589, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 16 Aug 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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