Polynesian Whale Tooth: Tambua, Fiji, late 19th century, of natural form, engraved “Ravono” and “Sawakasa,” respectively along the two sides, dark creamy patina, pierced each end for attachment to a cord.
Length 6 ¾ in.
Diminutive Whaleman Made Whale Ivory Oval Ditty Box, circa 1870s, ivory strapped box with conforming pine base and a strapped cover with ivory plaque on pine, decorated with scrimshawed bark.
Height 1 ¼ in. Length 3 ¾ in. Width 3 ½ in.
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