Betel Pestle

P1576B

From: Sumatra

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Gabat
Object Number P1576B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Minangkebau
Provenience Sumatra
Date Made 1901
Section Oceanian
Materials Brass
Description

Brass handle with rounded top, iron blade shaped like a screw driver. Pestle for breaking betel nut. Gabat.

Length 17.8 cm
Outside Diameter 3 cm
Credit Line Gift of H. M. Hiller and Alfred C. Harrison Jr., 1901

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