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A vintage betel "quid" box carved from wood and buffalo horn by the Toraja people of Sulawesi, Indonesia. Betel quid … Read more A vintage betel "quid" box carved from wood and buffalo horn by the Toraja people of Sulawesi, Indonesia. Betel quid is a combination of areca palm nuts, betel leaves, and slaked lime, chewed for stimulant effects. Suspended on a hand braided grass cord, the cap slides up and down the cord to open and close the box. An intricate and beautiful piece to begin or add to a collection. See less
- Dimensions
- 5.25ʺW × 2ʺD × 5ʺH
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Indonesia
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Horn
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Very good vintage condition with wear appropriate for age and use. The woven grass cord shows two previously retied knots. … moreVery good vintage condition with wear appropriate for age and use. The woven grass cord shows two previously retied knots. The box top slides easily up and down to open and close. Please click on the photos to enlarge details. less
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