Title
tabua neck.ornament
Identifier
Description
Neck ornament made from sperm whale tooth and twisted cord for suspension. Inscription: Incised: MVIKE
Date
Early: 1800 Late: 1888
Format
L(tooth): 170 mm
Coverage
Melanesia Fiji Fiji
Creator
Macgregor, William Sir
Relation
ivory whale.tooth vegetable.fibre
Contributor
Macgregor, William Sir
Abstract
William Macgregor (1846-1919) served the British Colonial Office for 14 years in Fiji (1875-1888), primarily as Chief Medical Officer, but also holding offices such as Receiver-General, Colonial Secretary, Commissioner of Stamps and Acting Administrator.
UUID
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