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MEASUREMENTS: 

from headdress tip to tail tip:   31.5"  // cm 80 
heigh from ground:   11.4"  // cm 29  
width:  4.7"  //  12 cm
weight: 2.4 kg

This intricately crafted artifact is a coconut grater originating from the Nias culture, known as the "Fogao" or "dröghija" in the local dialect. These unique objects served a dual purpose as both functional tools and seating arrangements. People would sit on these grater stools while extracting the coconut's inner flesh, which was later used to create coconut milk for cooking.

The artifact features an elaborate design, with an elongated, zoomorphic figure at its core. This figure could represent various creatures, such as a monkey, a dog or perhaps even a variation of the "lazara," a mythical dragon-like entity. Interestingly, the zoomorphic figure carries an ancestor on its back. The ancestor is typically depicted wearing a distinguished headdress and holding an offering container in their hands.

Please, take a moment to appreciate the majestic articulated composition and the charming patina that has developed over time due to use and age. 

Condition: there is a crack on one side, which is clearly visible in the provided pictures, but the piece is very strong and stable. Additionally, the metal tip used for scraping the coconut is missing.