The George Brown Collection at Minpaku
An introduction to the life and work of George Brown, and his collection of ethnological artefacts.
Ornament/Sacred Object from the Fiji Islands
Used as a gift when proposing marriage, offering condolences, paying a visit, making a request or on other occasions. The larger and more yellowish a whale tooth is, the more highly it is valued.
| Collection Number | H0136435 |
|---|---|
| Artefact | Ornament/Sacred object |
| Location | Fiji Islands |
| Materials | Whale teeth |
| Dimensions/Weight | H: 5.8 cm / W: 17.0 cm / D: 51.3 cm / Wght: 750.0 g |