Betel Nut Cutter

P1578

From: Sumatra | Batu Sangkar

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Gache Penang
Object Number P1578
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Minangkebau
Provenience Sumatra | Batu Sangkar
Date Made 1901
Section Oceanian
Description

Hinged iron tool with blade, for cutting betel nut. Gashe penang.

Length 19 cm
Width 4.4 cm
Thickness 0.7 cm
Credit Line Gift of H. M. Hiller and Alfred C. Harrison Jr., 1901

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