Root Grater

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Summary: 
A root grater with a wooden base and metal grating section
Description: 

This root grater was purchased in the Coushatta community by M.R. Harrington as he traveled through the area to learn more about the Coushatta culture. Harington purchased the grater from Mr. and Mrs. Paul Williams for $0.65. Harrington pheontically spelt out the Koasati word for the root grater as "tco-se-sa-ga-gi".

People: 
Paul Williams
Protocol: 
General Public Access
Community: 
Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana Archives and Library
Category: 
Default
Collections: 
Smithsonian Collection
Original Date: 
1908
Creator: 
Paul Williams
Rights: 
Rights shared with the Smithsonian Institute.
Source: 
Smithsonian Institute, National American Indian Museum
Identifier: 
CTLA.OB.02.10, 018479
Type: 
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