Sperm whale tooth

Production date
1958
 Description
Sperm whale tooth (Samoa). A large tooth with a slight curve. Dark brown/black at the tip fading to lighter brown/grey at the top of the tooth. Textured surface.
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Object detail

Production date
1958
Media/Materials
Tooth.
Measurements
105 x 42 x 30mm - HxWxD [verified].
Production place
Samoa
Collection
Ethnology
Department collection type
Ethnology
Credit line
Collection of Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato
Accession number
1980/51/31

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