2240 – Three animal teeth strung together

Physical description:

Three canine teeth (feline?) strung together on a piece of commercially made brown silky cord. Each tooth has been perforated for suspension. Each tooth cracked along the back, but stable.

Museum classification:

Spells and charms

Size:

34 x 45 x 9

Information:

'Tiger teeth' are widely used in jewellery and for charms in many parts of the world, from Africa to the Amazon. T.Cadbury, 6/09/2011.

Resource:

Object

Materials:

Tooth, thread

'Tiger teeth' are widely used in jewellery and for charms in many parts of the world, from Africa to the Amazon. T.Cadbury, 6/09/2011.