Coconut Grater (Male)

Kelantan, Malaysia circa 19th Century.

This coconut grater (male) is made from halban wood (vitex pinnata) using bakawali and dragon flower motifs. The manufacturing technique is tebuk timbul silat. This carving and shape is suitable for women's use. While, another form, which is more modest is designed for the use of men so that they can help work in the kitchen.