Garuda-Shaped Indonesian Betel Nutcracker Scandinavian design the other solid black

the other solid black

This type of Burmese lacquer-ware

Woven in a classic kilim style

There are a few small pen marks on surface and a bit of wear to inter lacquer lip

Garuda-Shaped Indonesian Betel Nutcracker Scandinavian design the other solid blackThis Garuda shaped Indonesian nutcracker, presumed early 20th century, would originally have used to cut pieces of Areca nut commonly referred to as betel nut, and actually a fruit in order to make chewing betel. A cultural tradition in Southest Asia practiced for thousands of years, a few slices of "betal nut" are wrapped in betel leaf, sometimes spiced, and chewed for their effects as a mild stimulant. At present, I think it certainly could still be