Garuda-Shaped Indonesian Betel Nutcracker inuit Scandanavia and the U

Scandanavia and the U

this piece was purchased from an estate in Newton

stoic ceramic bull has a presence much grander than its size

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Garuda-Shaped Indonesian Betel Nutcracker inuit Scandanavia and the UThis 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