Grater Item Number: K2.285 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Grater made from a shoe polish can lid (a) and base (b). The lid has been pierced overall from the inside. Painted inscriptions on sides of both parts and on bottom of base.
History Of Use
For grating kola nuts for toothless kola eaters.
Item History
- Made in Zaria, Nigeria
- Owned by Michael Mason before May 18, 1972
- Received from Michael Mason (Donor) on May 18, 1972
What
Who
- Culture
- Hausa
- Previous Owner
- Michael Mason
- Received from
- Michael Mason (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Zaria, Nigeria
When
- Ownership Date
- before May 18, 1972
- Acquisition Date
- on May 18, 1972
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 100
- Accession Number
- 0198/0022 a-b