ornament

human history

ornament made of jawbone of a whale. worn by wealthy older men at ceremonial occasions. a symbol of wealth and importance as it is hard to obtain. a whole parcel of land may be exchanged for this object.

Nama tāpiringa: 1936.295 Whakahounga o Mua: 30 Sept 2026
Ingoa Kōrero Noa

Adornment

Ingoa Kē

Te Buangui (Kiribati)

Wāhi
Tabiteuea/Gilbert Islands/Kiribati
Accession Number

1936.295

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

24051 (ethnology)

204 (Maude Collection)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
neck pendant
neck pendant Cultural Permissions Apply