Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Object Genres (hierarchy name)
4. object genres (object classifications)
5. [object genres by function]
6. talismans

Anotations

Scope note:

Fossilized shark's teeth that since the Renaissance were regarded as petrified tongues of dragons or snakes; thus referred to as "tongue stones" or "glossopetrae." They were considered talismans against poison or toxins, and were used in the treatment of snake bites. Noblemen and royalty are known to have worn them as pendants or kept them as charms. They were also incorporated into utensils. For the material derived from the animal that may or may not be fossilized, use "shark teeth."