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Tabua: Power of Life or Death (8/6/08)
Presenting a Tabua of AllianceA “Tabua” (pronounced tam-boo-uh) is an early- to mid-19th century Polynesian ornament representing wealth & status of the owner. Whale teeth were the basis of several island economies, and personal position. The acquisition of multiple tabuas was one way to become chief of a local tribe, and tabua presentations were a strong way to gain favor with the king. More >>

A Scrimshaw Mystery Solved! (7/24/08)
Massacre at Fort Pillow - Harpers Weekly, dated April 30,1864.I like a good mystery! And I especially love to solve mysteries. This scrimshawed 22.2-ounce & 7.25-inch Sperm whale tooth falls into that category. More >>

What’s in your basement? (6/6/08)
Recently, rummaging through my basement, I put two and two together and came up with twenty-two. OK, I realize that this is improper math, that only an accountant could make happen, but I once toiled in life as an accountant, so I feel justified on the math. More >>

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