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Coconut GraterAc210

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.

Culture
Central African ?
Material
wood and iron metal
Made in
Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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GraterH2.92

Rectangular wooden slab with a metal grater on top. Symmetrical pierced design in one end of wood. Holes in metal grater randomly made with a sharp instrument (nail); metal from a flattened can. Grater is nailed onto wood. Wood is slightly rounded on one side, flat on the other side and flaring outward slightly at one end where there is a cut out design of inter-laced curves.

Culture
Surinamese
Material
wood and tin alloy metal
Made in
Suriname
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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GraterK2.285 a-b

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.

Culture
Hausa
Material
metal and paint
Made in
Zaria, Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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