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Balinese Kacip Betel Cutter
Erik Farrow
A fine 19th century Balinese "Kacip" betel chopper. The finely forged iron is in the form of a mystical beast that blends an elephant head, lions mane, bird wings, and the tail of a horse. There is a fine inlay of silver wire, and the handles have silver sleeves. Commonly known as "betel cutters" these finally made tools were used for cutting the Areca palm nut, that is wrapped in a Betel leave with lime to be chewed. There is much ceremony that goes into the chewing of Betel, and the high quality of this piece would have been made for an important person. Mounted on a custom metal base.
$750.00
Artwork details
Origin
19th century or earlier Bali, Indonesia
Dimension
H 3.25IN x W 7.75IN
H 8.255CM x W 19.685CM