Betel nut cutter
| Accession Nr.: | 56.100.1 |
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| Type: | object for daily use; metalwork |
| Date of production: |
19th − early 20th century
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| Materials/Techniques: | iron and inlaid gold |
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| Dimensions: | width: 20.9 cm |
Tool for cutting betel nut, in the form of a winged lion (Indonesian: kacip). The winged lion (Indonesian: singa bersayap) is a Balinese mythical animal, a common decorative element in ornamental betel (areca nut) cutters made on the island. It consists of two parts: a body covered with 'banji' motifs deriving from the swastika, and two handles: one with a curved tail and the other with the lion's foot and mouth, the two joined by a tiny wing.
