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1985.52.304

Amulet, pendant made out of a sperm whale tooth, sawn in half, with two perforations for suspension. [RB 05/03/2012]

1985.52.304

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, pendant made out of a sperm whale tooth, sawn in half, with two perforations for suspension. [RB 05/03/2012]
Geographical reference
Oceania
Oceania
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Whale Tooth Animal, Process Perforated, Process Sawn, Process Incised
Dimensions
Length x Width: max 93 x 30 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.304 Other numbers: 546 78

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Animalia, Amulet, Pendant, Animal Part, Neck Ornament