Thorn Carving

About this object

History of use


Cultural context

craft; tourist art

Physical description

A standing figure representing a person wearing a soft pointed hat, a short-sleeved shirt, and knee-length trousers is holding, in both hands, an inverted container with six coconuts in it. On the ground at the feet of the figure, there are five coconuts. The head and limbs are dark brown. Clothing and container are light yellow-brown. Hat and coconuts are light red-brown. Base is light brown wood.