Medium:

Decorative Arts and Utilitarian Objects, Woodwork | Wood, metal

Size:

7 1/16 x 22 x 5 3/4 in. (17.94 x 55.88 x 14.61 cm) (unfolded)

Creation Place:

Africa, Tanzania, East Africa region

Culture:

Swahili, Africa, Tanzania, East Africa region

Style:

20th century

Inscriptions:

Sticker on back of smaller wood piece, on sticker: [Nyamwezi / Coconut Cutter / Tanzania $450]

Physical Description:

folding design with hinge in center--can be unfolded into X shape or folded flat into paddle shape; saddle-like, when unfolded, with handle with ovoid-shaped serrated metal spatula at end; each side of seat carved with star-asterisk designs in regular geometric grid; medium patina

Credit:

Collection Minneapolis Institute of Arts; Gift of funds from Richard Venegar

Accession Number:

2009.1

Artist:

Role:

Added to Site:

June 11, 2009

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7 1/16 x 22 x 5 3/4 in. (17.94 x 55.88 x 14.61 cm) (unfolded)