Garuda-Shaped Indonesian Betel Nutcracker inuit and became known for finely

and became known for finely rendered

this piece was purchased from an estate in Newton

Scandanavia and the U

5ʺw × 8ʺd × 5ʺh

green and orange

Garuda-Shaped Indonesian Betel Nutcracker inuit and became known for finelyThis 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