#1736 - Indonesian Betel Nut Scrimshawed Container
$75.00Price
Description - Heavily and intricately scrimshawed bamboo container for holding betel nuts in Indonesia. Chewing betel nuts is a stimulant and is pschoactive. These early containers (ca.1890) are highly prized as works of art.
Size - 6" long x 1.4" diameter
Provenance - ex. Larimore-IN; ex. Schwartz-IN collections