A FIJIAN PRESENTATION WHALE TOOTH – TABUA – TAMBUA

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Object Description

A Fijian sperm whale tooth with good patination. These teeth were used as presentation gifts in weddings, funerals and other important occasions. The tip of the tooth is pierced for a handmade coir cord to suspend it. These teeth became highly important in strategic and dynastic exchanges, by which chiefs would increase their symbols of power and influence.

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Nicholas Wells Antiques Ltd,
169 Piccadilly, 5F
London
W1J 9EH
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