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In which the curious customs surrounding human teeth in the archipelago of Mardi are explored with a mixture of wonder and anthropological keen-sightedness, revealing their roles as ornaments, tokens, currency, and oaths among the islanders. Through lively description and vivid allusion, the narrative unfolds the cultural significance and varied sentiments attached to these small yet potent fragments of humanity.
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