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Overview
A 12-piece cutlery set in coconut shell and wood: four forks, four spoons and four knives, enough for four place settings. The spoon bowls and fork heads are cut from coconut shell, dark brown with pale flecks, and each is fixed to a shaped wooden handle with two small metal pins. The knives are one piece of wood each, with a broad flat blade and a slim handle. The handles and knives are a dark striped hardwood, and two of the spoon handles are a lighter honey brown. The set suits a rustic or tropical table, a picnic set or a kitchen display.
Background
Coconut shell cutlery with wooden handles is a long-standing craft in tropical regions where the coconut palm grows, made both for home use and for export. This set is unmarked, and its maker, country and date are not known. The pieces are hand shaped, so the blades, bowls and handles vary slightly from one to the next.
Condition
Used condition with no breaks or missing pieces. The wood has scratches, darkened areas and finish wear, and there are green spots around some of the metal pins on the forks. The cutlery has not been tested for food use. Please see all photos.
Dimensions & Weight
The spoons are 8 inches long and 1.8 inches wide. The forks and knives are about 7.8 to 8 inches long and 0.8 to 1 inch wide. The full set of 12 weighs about 5.6 oz.
Shipping
Free standard shipping within the US, packed securely.
