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A good 19th century Fijian…
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Auckland
Date:
5-Nov-2024
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A good 19th century Fijian Vuasagale whale tooth necklace, comprising a graduated series of eleven small whole sperm whale teeth with excellent old patina, with traditional old woven fibre lashing and some later cord reinforcement. The longest tooth 10 cm. Provenance: Private family collection, Palmerston North. 'It was gifted to us by a grandfather who was known to travel in the Pacific Islands'. 'As long as the family can remember, our grandfather had this, and it has been sitting in the drawer of an old writing desk for decades.'
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Jewellery: Necklace/Chain