Breadfruit Splitter

L-180-23

From: Society Islands | Tahiti

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Tapahi Uru
Object Number L-180-23
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Society Islands | Tahiti
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood
Description

Ati wood (rosewood). Hoe shaped. Label: "Made by Faaeta tane, who died in great epidemic at close of first World War. Presented by his vahine, Tam's godmother. The handle wasw smoothed by shark skin used as a rasp."

Length 30 cm
Width 16 cm

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