Betel Nut Crusher Handle
Bali, Indonesia
Early 20th c
Provenance: Catherine Cootner collection, San Francisco
By descent to family member
Carved from deer antler with a wonderful smooth patina, this Bali handle is a very fine example. The beautifully rendered image is of a Rooster with eyes that have been inlayed with dark horn. The depth of the patina on the antler developed over an extensive period of time and use.
Size
Height: 4 ¾ in / 12.1 cm
Item
IN 1-9-23 / Price on request
Gallery
Betel Nut Crusher Handle
Bali, Indonesia
Early 20th c
Provenance: Catherine Cootner collection, San Francisco
By descent to family member
Carved from deer antler with a wonderful smooth patina, this Bali handle is a very fine example. The beautifully rendered image is of a Rooster with eyes that have been inlayed with dark horn. The depth of the patina on the antler developed over an extensive period of time and use.
Size
Height: 4 ¾ in / 12.1 cm
Item
IN 1-9-23 / Price on request
Gallery