Rei puta

human history

Made from a whale tooth, this pendant has two eyes carved into the point, both of which are visible but very worn. There are three suspension holes along the top edge but only two intact. The surface of the tooth is very worn.

Nama tāpiringa: 1929.32 Whakahounga o Mua: 25 May 2026
Ingoa Kōrero Noa

body adornments / ornaments

Ingoa Kē

Whale tooth pendant (descriptive name)

Accession Number

1929.32

Rā Tāpiringa

1971

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

3418 (ethnology)

142 (Holdsworth Collection)

1157 (Taonga Database)

Wāhanga

Māori

Tirohanga API
3418
3418 Cultural Permissions Apply