Grater

67-5-66

From: Solomon Islands | Santa Ana, Solomon Islands

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 67-5-66
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Solomon Islands | Santa Ana, Solomon Islands
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Metal
Description

Grater for cooked staples (especially Cyrtosperma taro) in making of puddings. Shaped to resemble a fish. This form now entirely replaced by similar boards with nails. Made by Sukuru of Gupuna Village.

Length 100 cm
Width 15 cm
Credit Line William Kohler Expedition; William H. Davenport, 1967
Other Number D2 - Other Number

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