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TOBO-00562 Wooden ricebeater from Bali. Local name; panaptapan. 1920-1940 Antique object from the Bali before 1940. 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!The colours with which the floral motivs are decorated are well preserved. Real folk-art! Very good quality Height 45 cm - Width 18 cm - Depth 2 cm proper condition