Necklace
Beru Atoll, Gilbert Islands, Kiribati
Porpoise teeth, coconut fiber twine
Early 20th century
26 inches (66 cm) long

Beru Atoll is one of the 16 coral atolls in the Gilbert Islands, which form the main part of the island country of Kiribati. This necklace is composed of 260 graduated porpoise teeth, worn as wealth objects and also traded as currency.
Ex. John Vedder collection, Portola Valley, CA
#2562a   

$1100