Context (Other owners)
This object was probably part of the Coote collection donated by Mrs Barkley and Mrs Hornsby in 1941.
Event Date 1941
Author: Lucie Carreau

Description (CMS Description)
Necklace of sperm whale's teeth (23 points) strung on sinnet. The teeth are long tapering to a sharp point.
Event Date 1/9/1997
Author: maa

Description (CMS Description)
Necklace (waseisei) composed of tusks carved from strips of sperm whale tooth, 23 in total. The necklace is incomplete - there would have been additional tusks on either side. The last tusk to the right of the object has been reattached to the object with a piece of metal. Each tusk is pierced at the top and a cord of 3-ply plaited coir binds the tusks together. One of the central tusk is split at the front and at the back. Most of the tusks are engrained with dirt. 'Z 29413' inscribed in black ink on the side of one of the end teeth. A round label with metallic edge is attached to the top of the necklace and reads [handwritten in black ink:] 'Z 29413' on one side and 'Coote Collection 1880' on the other side.
Event Date 26/10/2012
Author: maa

Context (CMS Context)
Catalogue card reads [handwritten in blue pen:] 'Z 29413 MELANESIA FIJI. Necklace of sperm whales' teeth (23 points) strung on sinnet. The teeth are long tapering to a sharp point. Coote Colln 1880.' A small round red sticker pasted on the card.
Event Date 26/10/2012
Author: Lucie Carreau