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Pendant, He Kura

He kura

D28.374

Mostly complete bone or tusk pendant, small part broken off the distal end. Reduced around the suspension hole at the proximal end.

Pendant, He Kura

He kura

D28.375

Complete bone or tusk pendant. Previously broken at the suspension hole and from mid-pendant toward distal end; has been glued back together.

Amulet, Ring

Antiquities

E33.343

Pendant, He Kura

He kura

D23.158A

Complete curved bone pendant with drilled suspension hole.

Shank fragment

Taoka Māori

D65.812

Partially finished shank fragment.

Earring

World

D65.1112

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.

dog tooth

Taoka Māori

D65.1206

seal tooth

Taoka Māori

D66.438

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

Clothing - Accessory, mammal skin

Taoka Māori

D67.2801

Large piece of Kuri (dog) skin with remnants of muka (flax fiber) thread stitching on one side. Poor condition with holes from ? Previous pests.

seal tooth

Taoka Māori

D78.763

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

seal tooth

Taoka Māori

D78.764

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

seal tooth

Taoka Māori

D78.765

Seal tooth, split in half

Pendant, He Kura

He kura

D20.344

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

Pendant, He Kura

He kura

D19.264

Animal tusk pendant. Complete but surface is worn.

Pendant, He Kura

He kura

D23.154A

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

seal tooth

Taoka Māori

D79.8488

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

seal tooth

Taoka Māori

D79.8674

Complete seal tooth

seal tooth

Taoka Māori

D79.8675

Complete seal tooth

seal tooth

Taoka Māori

D80.224

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

Fishhook point fragment

Taoka Māori

D80.724

Broken curved fishhook point, most remaining except tip and base.