ornamented object
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Sacred whale tooth necklet, Tikopia, Solomon Islands
© Australian Museum
photographer: AM, Anthropology Dept - Melanie van Olffen
- Summary:
- E092060 - 5/5/1992, ornamented object, , Tikopia Island, Temotu Province, Solomon Islands, Pacific
- Item Name:
- ornamented object
- Label:
- This sacred neck ornament (kasoa) of whale teeth was collected by Professor Raymond Firth on Tikopia Island in the Temotu Province of the Solomon Islands. According to the Museum's records it was acquired by Professor Firth from the Mapusanga kinship group in 1928. The University of Sydney donated it to the Museum in 1992.
- Keywords:
- hierarchy
- religion
- body accessories
- Region:
- Tikopia Island
- Province/State:
- Temotu Province
- Country:
- Solomon Islands
- Collection Area:
- Pacific
- Museum Department:
- Anthropology
- Registration Date:
- 05/05/1992
- Registration Number:
- E092060
- Associated Stories:
- SPIRITUAL
Images
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Sacred whale tooth necklet, Tikopia, Solomon Islands
© Australian Museum
photographer: AM, Anthropology Dept - Melanie van Olffen
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Ornamented object, Solomon Islands
© Australian Museum
photographer: Ms. Emma Furno
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Ornamented object, Solomon Islands
© Australian Museum
photographer: Ms. Emma Furno
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Ornamented object, Solomon Islands
© Australian Museum
photographer: Ms. Emma Furno
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Australian Museum
photographer: AM, Rapid Digitising Project – Lorraine Tacouni