Garuda-Shaped Indonesian Betel Nutcracker Scandinavian design There are a few small

There are a few small pen marks on surface and a bit of wear to inter lacquer lip

I am guessing it dates from the 30s

The lid of one features an archer in green and burgundy on yellow horse

but overall excellent condition

Massachusetts and has since taught at Penland School of Crafts in North Carolina

Garuda-Shaped Indonesian Betel Nutcracker Scandinavian design There are a few smallThis 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