Breadfruit Scraper

L-180-27

From: Society Islands | Tahiti

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number L-180-27
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Society Islands | Tahiti
Section Oceanian
Materials Shell | Plant Fiber
Description

Large cowrie shell with end cut off, with sting attached. Label: "To skin breadfuirt by scrapping off charred outsids. From Teumere, 'Sister'."

Length 6.5 cm
Width 5.8 cm
Thickness 4 cm

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