Inlaid Tooth

Visayes or Mindanao

14th–15th century or earlier

Not on view

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Title: Inlaid Tooth
Date: 14th–15th century or earlier
Geography: Philippines
Culture: Visayes or Mindanao
Medium: Human tooth, gold
Dimensions: Height 7/8 in.
Classification: Bone/Ivory-Ornaments
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. F. William L. Villareal, 1995
Object Number: 1995.530.2
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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