Marquesan. <em>Breadfruit Scraper</em>, before 1938. Shell, 2 9/16 x 2 3/4 in. (6.5 x 7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, A. Augustus Healy Fund, 42.211.19. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.42.211.19.jpg)

Breadfruit Scraper

Artist:Marquesan

Medium: Shell

Geograhical Locations:

Paomao Valley, Marquesas Islands, Hiva Oa, French Polynesia

Dates:before 1938

Dimensions: 2 9/16 x 2 3/4 in. (6.5 x 7 cm)

Collections:

Arts of the Pacific Islands

Accession Number: 42.211.19

Image: CUR.42.211.19.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Shell scraper for breadfruit, the one ridged edge being used for scraping.

Brooklyn Museum