Te bure

human history

Te Bure. Egg cowrie shell. This example of te bure (egg cowrie shell) is white in colour with a naturally matte surface, although there are areas of darker discolouration. It is intended as a neck ornament. The interior of the bure is orange in colour. There is a circular hole near the lip, possibly for suspension. Te bure can be used as a decorative accessory and considered as a good luck charm for a waa (outrigger canoe).

Nama tāpiringa: 1940.3 Whakahounga o Mua: 12 Jul 2019
Ingoa Kē

Ornament of cowrie shell (English)

Wāhi
Nonouti/Gilbert Islands/Kiribati
Accession Number

1940.3

Rā Tāpiringa

1940

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

25132 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

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Te bure, 1940.3, 25132, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 06 Nov 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply
Te bure, 1940.3, 25132, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 06 Nov 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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