Coconut Grater Item Number: Ac210 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Two linked pieces of brown softwood. The major component is fitted into the secondary component. Each piece has a bend in the opposite direction which allows them to fit together in a flat or an open arrangement. A serrated-edged iron blade is fitted into an extension from the major component. When fitted together, the two pieces form a seat in the shape of an "x" (in profile), with the blade extending in the front. The edges are clean or beveled and suggest western-type tools, such as a saw and plane. Some pencil marks as guides for cuts are apparent.
History Of Use
The wooden seat provides a steady base for the blade, onto which coconuts are forced, broken, and reduced.
Cultural Context
Food preparation.
Item History
- Made in Africa
- Collected during 1967
- Owned by Tom A. Wylie before October 8, 1980
- Received from Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Tom A. Wylie (Seller) on October 8, 1980
What
Who
- Culture
- Central African ?
- Previous Owner
- Tom A. Wylie
- Received from
- Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Tom A. Wylie (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Africa
When
- Collection Date
- during 1967
- Ownership Date
- before October 8, 1980
- Acquisition Date
- on October 8, 1980
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0665/0024