Whale tooth

Object detail

Accession number

1978.41.2

Description

Whale's tooth attached to braided cord as a necklace. Cord is brown. Initials MW etched into tooth.

Marks

MW Engraved

Media/Materials

Organic/Animal/Tooth/Mammal/Ivory/Whale Ivory

Credit Line

Whale tooth, 1978.41.2. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

Sculpture Carving Scrimshaw Communication Artefacts Art

Marine Heritage Transport

Natural material Amber Wood Twig Jewellery Body jewelry Fashion accessory Art Metal Creative arts

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