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Kiribati
Fruit scraper 1953-75
Wood, coconut | 10.0 x 28.0 x 28.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 74032
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A y-shaped fruit scraper (te beeka) made from a smoothed fork of 'buka' wood with a section of coconut shell attached as the scraper; used for scraping pandanus fruit
Provenance
Presented to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh by the people of Onotoa Island during his tour of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands, 25 March 1959
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Wood, coconut
Measurements
10.0 x 28.0 x 28.0 cm (whole object)
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