#719 Vintage Mehinaku Tribe spatula for spreading manioc dough Xingu Brazil 15" W

Vintage Mehinaku Tribe spatula for spreading manioc dough, Xingu Brazil. 15" W x 4.75" H x 0.25" D. This semilunar wooden spatula was handcrafted by the Mehinaku people during the 20th century. Both sides display striking geometric symbolic decorations rendered in black pigment, reflecting the artistic traditions of this Indigenous Brazilian culture. Traditionally used for spreading manioc dough in food preparation, this tool represents authentic craftsmanship from the Xingu Indigenous Park in Mato Grosso. A meaningful piece of cultural heritage and functional artistry.