Collections

lime spatula (spatula)

Descriptions

Wood spatula that would have been used in the chewing of a quid: a betel leaf wrapped around portions of areca nut and slaked lime for its stimulating effect. A popular social pastime in many parts of Asia and Melanesia.

This object is not on display.

More like this

Leave a comment

Subject to approval, your name and blog comment will be made public. Any comment replies will also be public. Your email address will never be published. If you wish to contact us privately, please use the Contact form.

Leave a comment