Lombok Betelnut Crusher
Betelnut (sirih) crusher
Lombok, Indonesia
Buffalo horn, iron, brass
Height (exclusive stand): 23 cm
First half 20th century
Ex collection J. Hoogerbrugge
Inclusive stand
An Indonesian betelnut (sirih) crusher from Lombok, featuring a hilt carved from buffalo horn depicting a mother and child. The iron crusher is attached to the hilt with a brass ring. The buffalo horn is translucent when held up to the light.
€ 475
