ITEM 40949
Fogao, dröghija Coconut Grater with Mythical Beast
Nias
19th Early 20th century
Wood, metal
9.5 x 21.5 in / 24 x 55 cm
$2,500
Fogao, or dröghija, were used as stools to sit upon while scraping out the inside of the coconut, the flesh later squeezed to make coconut milk for cooking. The zoomorphic creature is probably a depiction of a lasara dragon. Note early local repair to crack at neck fastened with wire.
