A burlwood sirih betelnut set.
Brass, iron and burlwood
circa 19th century, Java
The preparation and serving of sirih was an important ceremony of hospitality throughout Indonesia and accompanied many important rituals and celebrations such as weddings and meetings.
The paraphanelia consists of an iron kacip in bird-form, a wadah for sirih leaves in vase form, containers for gambir, tobacco slivers, cupu covered containers for lime and separate mixing receptacles.
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Sojourner Antiques
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Bogor, West Java
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