Name: Jackfruit Wood Coconut Grater From Kerala - 19th Century
Brand: Indigo Antiques
SKU: A3618
Price: 195.0 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

Antique Indian Jackfruit Wood Coconut Grater From Kerala | Indigo Antiques

Peacock detail on an Antique Indian Jackfruit Wood Coconut Grater From Kerala | Indigo Antiques

SKU: A3618 19th Century, from South India

Dimensions:: W41 x D11 x H31 cm
Quality:: Every piece restored & checked in UK

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This 19^th century coconut grater is from Kerala in South India. The iron blade is shaped as a graceful peacock, the base is carved from a single block of jackfruit wood. It reflects the wealth and high quality artisanal work coming from South India driven by the Nattukottai Chettiar merchant caste.

Like many utility pieces from India, it is embellished with very beautiful carvings for such a functional piece and has a wonderful rich patina from daily use.

Today, these make fantastic ornamental and curiosity pieces. A reminder beauty can be found in even the simplest of functional items.

Dimensions:

41 x 11 x 31 (wxdxh cms)

From India

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