Breadfruit splitter (cast)

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Cast of a breadfruit splitter. A cast copy of an ‘ulu (breadfruit) splitting implement originally made from basalt stone. The hand-held implement consists of a paddle which is ovoid in cross-section connected to a short cylindrical handle that ends with a knobbed butt. It has been painted dark grey colour but flecks of the white cast material are visible.

Accession number: 1931.533 Last Update: 14 Apr 2026
Other Name

Cast of a breadfruit splitting implement (English)

Place
Oahu/Moanalua/Hawaii/United States of America
Accession Number

1931.533

Accession Date

1931

Other Id

16813 (ethnology)

6019 (Bishop Museum)

Department

Pacific

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Breadfruit splitter (cast), 1931.533, 16813, 6019, Photographed by Denise Baynham, digital, 28 Mar 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply
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