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Anthropomorphic Coconut Scraper

19th–early 20th century

Wood and metal

24 × 46 × 13.5 cm (9 7/16 × 18 1/8 × 5 5/16 in.)
Promised gift of Thomas Jaffe, B.A. 1971
ILE2012.30.588
Geography: 
Made in Nias, Indonesia
Status: 
On view
Culture: 
Nias
Period: 
19th century
Classification: 
Tools and Equipment
Provenance: 

Ex-collection: D. Manfredi, Mialn; L. Lanfranchi, Milan

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