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Arts of Africa

Coconut Grater

Swahili

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Caption

Swahili. Coconut Grater, late 19th–early 20th century. Wood, metal, length: 22 1/4 in. (56.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Drs. John I. and Nicole Dintenfass, 1997.167.4. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Culture

Swahili

Title

Coconut Grater

Date

late 19th–early 20th century

Geography

Place made: Tanzania

Medium

Wood, metal

Classification

(not assigned)

Dimensions

length: 22 1/4 in. (56.5 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Drs. John I. and Nicole Dintenfass

Accession Number

1997.167.4

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Artists and makers

Swahili

22 works in the collection