Garuda-Shaped Indonesian Betel Nutcracker jewelry this piece was purchased at

this piece was purchased at an estate sale that included an excellent collection of 20th century ceramics from Japan

I think it would be especially stunning filled with a narcissus or lily

it and the rectangular one (a shoeshine brush

elegant and lovely

as a bowl (for halloween candy

Garuda-Shaped Indonesian Betel Nutcracker jewelry this piece was purchased atThis Garuda shaped Indonesian nutcracker, presumed early 20th century, would originally have used to cut pieces of Areca nut commonly referred to as betel nut, and actually a fruit in order to make chewing betel. A cultural tradition in Southest Asia practiced for thousands of years, a few slices of "betal nut" are wrapped in betel leaf, sometimes spiced, and chewed for their effects as a mild stimulant. At present, I think it certainly could still be