Betel Nut Kit

Betel Nut Kit

Betel nut kit that consists of 7 pieces: a tray that holds the various tools, with these tools being five lidded containers of different shapes and sizes for storage, as well as one betel nut cutter.
  • Object: Betel Nut Kit
  • Artist: -
  • Circa: Mid 1900's
  • Dimensions: 2 lbs. 5.8 oz. (total) 1 lb. 6.4 oz., ~ 8" L x 4" W x 2" H (tray, A) 5.0 oz., 6.25" L x 1.75" W x 0
  • Culture Area: Kampong, Malaysia, Asia
  • Cultural Group: Malaysia
  • Cultural Context: Containers are for the various additives used in betel nut chewing, such as line, powder, betel leaves, and spices.
  • Donor: David and Ruth Wolf
  • Catalog #: 119.057