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Group of seven betel nutcrackers, Indonesia, 19th century
Height 24 cm; Height 11 cm
Set of seven betel nutcrackers, wrought iron scissors depicting human and animal figures.
Used for the consumption of betel nut (or areca nut), the utensils are composed of two handles that connect the body of the object, which in turn is equipped with an iron pin to join the two parts, and a blade to crack the nut.
Time auction 379
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