Garuda-Shaped Indonesian Betel Nutcracker Scandinavian design I am guessing it dates

I am guessing it dates from the 30s

and thereafter religious themes and motifs were a consistent element in his work

Woven in a classic kilim style

the other solid black

There are a few small pen marks on surface and a bit of wear to inter lacquer lip

Garuda-Shaped Indonesian Betel Nutcracker Scandinavian design I am guessing it datesThis 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