Te Buangui

human history

Te Buangui. Whale's tooth. Te Buangui could be used to make a mwae (Neck ornament) that would adorn the body of a distinguished family member after they had passed away, and would be buried with them. This buangui is fashioned from part of a whale's tooth and is crescent-shaped. The base features a small and shallow cavity and the tip is convexed and smooth-textured. The body is dominated by two large grooves on either sides of the tooth and overall has a rough-textured surface that is brown in colour.

Nama tāpiringa: 1936.295 Whakahounga o Mua: 30 Nov 2018
Ingoa Kōrero Noa

Adornment

Ingoa Kē

Whale's Tooth (English)

Wāhi
Tabiteuea/Gilbert Islands/Kiribati
Accession Number

1936.295

Rā Tāpiringa

1936

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

24040.3 (ethnology)

208 (Maude Collection)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
6 Mātātuhi
Te Buangui; 1936.295; 24040.3, 208; Cultural Permissions Apply
Te Buangui; 1936.295; 24040.3, 208; Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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