Wasekaseka or Waseisei necklace

This necklace is made up of forty cut and polished ivory points.
They are arranged in descending order of size, from the center to the sides, and are mounted on a vegetable fibre rope.

This necklace is a typical example of an ornament worn by Fijian warriors. It was also an important currency.
Sawn vertically following the natural curve of the sperm whale tooth, a large specimen could provide six to ten points.
Preserving its honey patina obtained by adding oil, this beautiful necklace is distinguished by the large number of points used in its manufacture.

Price: €4,800