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Brazilian Wai Wai Tribal Cassava Graters Circa 1945

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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. AVANTIQUES is dedicated to providing an exclusive curated collection of Fine Arts, Paintings, Bronzes, Asian treasures, Art Glass and Antiques. Our inventory represents time-tested investment quality items with everlasting decorative beauty. We look forward to your business and appreciate any reasonable offers. All of our curated items are vetted and guaranteed authentic and as described. Avantiques only deals in original antiques and never reproductions. We stand behind our treasures with a full money back return policy if the items are not as described.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
    Brazil
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1945
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1774237897792
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