Antique 19th Century Navajo Rasp on Stand/Brancusi/Native American

Description

Antique 19th Century Navajo Hand Carved Rasp on Stand. Patinated notched rasp on custom metal stand. In used condition with … more Antique 19th Century Navajo Hand Carved Rasp on Stand. Patinated notched rasp on custom metal stand. In used condition with natural splits and cracks consistent with age and use. Please refer to photos for details.

Size: 20”H x 3”W

The Rasp is a traditional idiophone in many Indigenous cultures in the Americas and around the world. The Southern Ute Nation call it a “Bear Growler”, in Central America it is called a Güiro (often made from a hollow gourd), many people associate the sound with Bullfrogs. Often used during ceremonies alone with the traditional drums. less