Betel Pestle

P971.1

From: Borneo | Dutch West Borneo | Kapuas River

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P971.1
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Kantu'
Provenience Borneo | Dutch West Borneo | Kapuas River
Section Oceanian
Materials Iron | Wood
Description

Betel nut pounder. Pentatok peuaug used by the old and toothless Dayaks. Iron cylinder (.2) with a cylindrical, wooden knob (.3) that fits into one end. Separate iron tool (.1) with circular handle.

Length 17.78 cm
Credit Line Gift of Alfred C. Harrison Jr. and Dr. H. M. Hiller, 1899
Other Number 50 - Other Number

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