Description (CMS Description)
A necklace of sperm whale's teeth (28 teeth) strung on sinnet. The teeth are long tapering to a sharp point. The label attached to the object reads "Dup AVH (Ryan)."
Event Date 1/9/1997
Author: maa

Context (CMS Context)
Labels & inscriptions: 'Z 29758' inscribed in black ink on the side of one of the end teeth. A small rectangular cream label pasted on the same tooth reads [handwritten in brown ink:] 'Dep. A.v.H. Ryan' and [added later in black ink:] 'Z 29758'.
Event Date 29/1/2013
Author: Lucie Carreau

Context (CMS Context)
Catalogue card reads [handwritten in blue pen:] 'Z 29758 MELANESIA FIJI. A necklace of sperm whales' teeth (28 teeth) strung on sinnet. The teeth are long tapering to a sharp point. The label attached to the object reads: 'Dup A.v.H. (Ryan). A. von Hugel?' A small round red sticker pasted on the card.
Event Date 29/1/2013
Author: Lucie Carreau

Description (CMS Description)
Necklace (waseisei) composed of tusks carved from strips of sperm whale tooth, 29 in total. Each tusk is pierced at the top and strung on a cord made from several strands of 3-ply plaited coir. The ends of the cord are tied into a knot. One of the tusk is severely chipped. Another one has cracked. The front of the object is of a dull cream-grey colour while the back is of a honey colour.
Event Date 29/1/2013
Author: maa