Exhibition (Maudslay Gallery)
EXH.2018.4 | Pacific Currents
Event Date
Author: Remke Velden

Context (CMS Context)
The catalogue card reads: "C & D G.K.Roth 1962". This is not necessarily the correct date of collection; Collected by: Roth.G.K in ?1962.
Event Date 7/6/1988
Author: maa

Description (CMS Description)
Tooth with coconut fibre cord holder and " BA" scratched on side of tooth
Event Date 7/6/1988
Author: maa

Context (CMS Context)
Labels & inscriptions: '62.247 a' inscribed in black ink near the butt.
Event Date 14/1/2013
Author: Lucie Carreau

Context (CMS Context)
Catalogue card 1 reads [handwritten in black ink:] '62/247 a/b Oceania Fiji. A. Whales tooth (tambua) with coconut fibre cord holder and "BA" scratched on side of tooth. B. Whales tooth (Tambua) with "PE" scratched on side. C + D. G.K. Roth 1962.' [stamped in black ink:] 'CUMAA 10 JUN 1988 TRANSCRIBED'. A small round red sticker pasted on the card.
Catalogue card 2 reads [handwritten in black pen:] '62/247 a/b Oceania Fiji. A. Whales tooth (tambua) with coconut fibre cord holder and "BA" scratched on side of tooth. B. Whales tooth (Tambua) with "PE" scratched on side. C + D. G.K. Roth 1962.'
Event Date 14/1/2013
Author: Lucie Carreau

Description (CMS Description)
Presentation sperm whale tooth, pierced at the tip (one hole) and at the butt (one small hole) for suspension (cord now missing). The butt is lightly chipped and several cracks run from it towards the tip. The surface of the tooth is very smooth and polished with a honey colour. 'BA' incised on one side, possibly the number '18' or '81' on the other and two notches at the top near the butt.
Event Date 14/1/2013
Author: maa