To'i'ulu

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To'i'ulu. Breadfruit splitter. This implement for splitting ulu (breadfruit) originates from a segment of tree wood that is cut and shaped at the natural join between branch and offshoot. It has a natural cylindrical shaft and the piercing component is sharpened to a distinct cutting edge and bevel. The to'i'ulu is light in colour and has a matte, smooth surface treatment.

Accession number: 1973.16 Last Update: 14 Sept 2023
Other Name

Breadfruit splitter (English)

Place
Samoa/Pacific
Accession Number

1973.16

Accession Date

1973

Other Id

45948 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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