H18.314

Ornament, tooth perforated for cord. Worn as a nose or neck ornament "Sperm whale tooth with 2 holes and horizontal scratches near pointed tip. This is a natural science object and cannot be associated with a particular group, not Arctic Indian." (Molly Lee and Nelson Graburn, 5/91) "Ornament. Tooth, perforated for hanging from cord. Worn as a nose or neck ornament. Artic(?)" (warehouse card)