Garuda-Shaped Indonesian Betel Nutcracker early 20th century I found her at a

I found her at a wonderful estate sale chock full of mid-century and contemporary ceramics

Absolutely exquisite

perhaps for this reason

This stunning Makah Northwest Coast Native American beargrass lidded basket

sophisticated

Garuda-Shaped Indonesian Betel Nutcracker early 20th century I found her at aThis 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