Tabua

Description:
Tabua. A ceremonial whale's tooth with a hole drilled at its tip and base areas and a braided suspension cord attached. An iyau (treasure) of high cultural value to Fijians. Sourced from a tovuto (sperm whale), the tabua is horn shaped, and ovoid in cross section. The outer surface of the tabua is highly polished and a yellow colour, and a darker yellow colour at the tip. Several fine scratches and nicks on the tabua's surface. Several faint l...
Display date:
Made: Pre 1968; Acquired: 06 Sep 1968
Location:
Vanua Levu Group
Collections:
Auckland Museum Collections Online
Content partner:
Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
Availability:
Not specified
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Auckland Museum Collections
Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira