Early 20th Century Hand Carved Mythical Beast Coconut Splitter Chandeliers

Early 20th Century Hand Carved Mythical Beast Coconut Splitter ChandeliersCirca 1900 hand carved hardwood coconut grater. This sculptural early 20th century coconut splitter was likely a merchant's tool in a Southeast Asian market used to split coconuts. The splitter is crafted from very heavy, dense wood with a wrought iron scraper.

a new drawer cross bar was added

The sculptures are handmade with wood and nails

The original label is still intact on the bottom side

CONDITION NOTES

Dimensions 21ʺW × 2ʺD × 18

In excellent condition with period wear and patina

placing hot materials or as a platter

He taught for several years at the Academy of Fine Arts in Carrara and at the Gesamthochschule in Essen

Artist is unknown

and topped with intersecting thin rods

Simple lines with excellent craftsmanship

Dimensions 5ʺW × 4ʺD × 2ʺH