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Scarifying implement made of porpoise jawbone, wrapped in barkcloth dyed red on the inside, and secured with cord at the end. 18th century. Found/Acquired in Hawaii. Scarification and blood-letting was an act of sacrifice, especially during mourning, in many parts of Polynesia.
Location
British Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
ART391509
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Image
Purpose
Public
Size
3600px × 2700px
Photo Credit
© The Trustees of the British Museum / Art Resource, NY
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18th century CE
Fabric
Hawaiian Cultures
Jawbone
Knife
Ritual Object
Scarification