Traditional Fijian ceremonial necklace known as a “tabua,” m

Traditional Fijian ceremonial necklace known as a “tabua,” made from a sperm whale tooth (Physeter macrocephalus) that has been desharpened, polished, drilled, and strung on a plant-based cord. Pacific-style smoke-stained patina, 20th century H. 15.5 cm Gross weight: 614 g Specimen of sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus), listed in Annex A of Regulation (EC) No. 338/97 (CITES Appendix I). Worked object falling under the exemption provided for in Article 8, paragraph 3, point (b), of Regulation (EC) No. 338/97 and Article 62 of Regulation (EC) No. 865/2006. Any export or re-export outside the EU requires a prior permit from the management authority (Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No. 338/97), followed by compliance with the laws of the country of destination, which is the responsibility of the purchaser.