A Whale Tooth is part of the pre-wedding ritual
It’s Fijian wedding tradition for the man to ask the girl’s father for her hand in marriage. He also brings her father a gift, usually a whale tooth which symbolizes status and wealth. If the girl’s father approves of the marriage the young man then cooks a lavish feast and sends it to the bride’s family. Just before the wedding it’s a Fijian tradition for bride to be tattooed, which is a sign of beauty on the islands.
