Lei

human history

Lei. Sperm whale tooth. It is light yellow in colour with a cavity visible at the base. There is some surface texture in the enamel toward the base of the tooth.

Nama tāpiringa: 1966.10 Whakahounga o Mua: 10 Dec 2020
Ingoa Kōrero Noa

Adornment

Ingoa Kē

Sperm whale tooth

Wāhi
Tonga/Pacific
Accession Number

1966.10

Rā Tāpiringa

1966

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

37859 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

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whale tooth, 1966.10, 37859, Cultural Permissions Apply
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