Large ear ornament (hakakai or ha'akai) made from whale tooth. The ornament consists of a large disk worn in front of the ear and a curved spur. The spur has a single hole through it, with two cords of twisted natural fibre inserted through it, and is adorned with a small human (tiki) figure.

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• Type of Item ornament
• Culture Marquesan
• Material plant fibre, whale tooth
• Measurements height 5.5 cm, width 4.9 cm, depth 8.0 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner George Stallworthy, Robert Stallworthy
• Received from Robert Stallworthy

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• Creation Date before 1841
• Collection Date between 1834 and 1841
• Ownership Date before 1859, before June 4, 2017
• Acquisition Date on June 4, 2017

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• Condition good
• Accession Number 3254/0013