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Chris Charteris

b.1966

Te Rarawa Marae

Chris Charteris - Wasekaseka

Carved perspex and fibre

Wasekaseka

Wasekaseka is based on a traditional style of Fijian necklace made from split whale teeth. Worn by Fijian males as a sign of status and used as trading currency, historical wasekaseka were made by Tongan boat builders and whale hunters who spent time trading in Fiji.

Essay

Dimensions: 410x510mm