Description

Brazilian Wei Wei Casava Graters

Two graters constructed of wood and sharpened rock used by the Wai Wai Indigenous tribe of Northern Brazil to process raw Cassava for consumption. Boards are roughly the same size with the slightly larger of the two measuring approximately 29 1/2″ high and 12″ wide and are in fine condition given their age with pigments depicting a frog and a lizard respectively still clearly visible. The smaller piece has a worn tag from “Artindia…” affixed on verso, . Both are equipped to be hung with small hooks screwed into the backs of the pieces.

Provenance: From the collection of a world traveler of 65+ years who has circumnavigated the globe via sailboa from South America in the Brazilian, Amazonia.

Dimensions: 29.5 X 12 Inches (Largest)

Condition: Very good with no damage or repairs.

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