Artifact Number:
 D.00911

Object:
Weapon, shark tooth
Leiomano

Material:
 Plant (wood), tooth

Dimensions:
 6.8 x 8.1 x 2 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 Made using a large Great White shark tooth inset into a wooden handle. Three pegs are used to secure the tooth to the handle. Evidence of an adhesive agent to secure the tooth can also be seen. Alternative names for this type of tool are: niho mano laau make, kepa lima, kepa.



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