“WHALE IVORY DOUBLE-FIGURE HOOK”

This goddess-image dating from the 18 to early 19 century was collected by Dr. William MacGregor, the chief medical officer in Fiji from 1875-88. It was given to him by Ro Matainitobua of Namosi in the southern Viti Levu highlands.[Article and Photo – https://scva.ac.uk/…/fiji-ar…/whale-ivory-double-figure-hook] #FijiHeritage #heritage #culture #history