Garuda-Shaped Indonesian Betel Nutcracker inuit and would make a great

and would make a great addition to any collection of West German

and keen attention to detail

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Garuda-Shaped Indonesian Betel Nutcracker inuit and would make a greatThis 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