Rei puta

human history

A whale tooth pendant. The tooth is dark brown in colour. There is a carved face at the top, with visible teeth and a linear design carved into the back. An outstanding lug with suspension hole has been made above the head. The surface of the tooth is worn.

Whakahounga o Mua: 11 May 2026
Ingoa Kōrero Noa

body adornments / ornaments

Ingoa Kē

whale tooth pendant (English)

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

38908 (ethnology)

1325 (Taonga Database)

Wāhanga

Māori

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