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Partially finished shank fragment.

Tooth pendant. Three broken suspension holes at the root. Single drilled hole in the centre. Back side has been reduced into a convex cross-section.

The canine teeth of the Clouded leopard, native to Sarawak, were highly prized by the Iban., They were often fashioned into men’s ear ornaments such as this beaded ear ornament. The skins of the Clouded leopard were used as ceremonial coats and seating mats. Today, the Clouded leopard is listed as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature as its numbers have declined due to hunting and illegal poaching.

Complete shark tooth pendant with two intact drilled suspension holes at the root. Three additional drill marks at the root that may be broken suspension holes (or decorative?). Naturally-occurring serrations along the sides from the gum line to the tip.

Complete small shark tooth pendant with suspension hole. Sides of the root have been squared off. Naturally-occurring serrations along the sides from the gum line to the tip.

Tooth pendant, broken at the proximal end and split in half. Evidence of a broken suspension hole. Serrations along sides.

Tooth pendant, broken at the proximal end and split in half. Evidence of a broken suspension hole. Serrations along sides.

Seal tooth, root and small part of tooth tip remaining. Surface is weathered.

Seal tooth, small part broken off base of root, which is hollow.

Seal tooth, split in half with a cut mark at the base of the root.

Seal tooth, split in half

Tooth, possibly seal, severely weathered. Some enamel remaining, with tooth tip worn down and internal structure exposed. Surface of root is split and flaking.

Burnt ivory pendant, broken at each end. Curved with drill mark at the proximal end, indicating a broken suspension hole.

Animal tusk pendant. Complete but surface is worn.

Complete ivory pendant. Suspension hole at the distal end. Groove along interior curve.

Broken seal tooth, root and small part of tip remaining. Split and worn at the distal end, with pulp exposed.

Complete seal tooth

Complete seal tooth

Large hollow seal tooth, broken at the base of the root.