Garuda-Shaped Indonesian Betel Nutcracker early 20th century The existence in the world

The existence in the world of things such as this that exemplify such love and care I find truly heartening

with just a bit of wear to the gold lacquer

Great condition

a member of the Committee of the Irish Exhibition of Living Art and a member of the Royal Hibernian Academy

Garuda-Shaped Indonesian Betel Nutcracker early 20th century The existence in the worldThis 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