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TOBO-00577 |
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Wooden rice beater, Bali, first half 20th century
Local name; panaptapan |
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1900-1940 |
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Antique object from the Bali before 1900. These ricebeaters were used after the harvest to flatten the top surface of a bundle rice arens. The use of these ricebeaters stopped when new types of rice were introduced in Bali around 1970.
Probably belonging to a simple Balinese rice farmer; other rice beaters may have a decorated side, and in some cases even a handle carved in the shape of an animal, like a turtle! |
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Very good quality |
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Height 36 cm - Width 16 cm |
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proper condition |
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