Breadfruit splitter (cast)

human history

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 A cast copy of an ‘ulu (breadfruit) splitting implement originally made from basalt stone.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.

Nama tāpiringa: 1931.533 Whakahounga o Mua: 14 Apr 2026
Ingoa Kē

Cast of a breadfruit splitting implement (English)

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

1931.533

Rā Tāpiringa

1931

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

16813 (ethnology)

6019 (Bishop Museum)

Wāhanga

Pacific

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