Handle to Betel nut Crusher
Lombok, Indonesia
19th-early 20th c.
Carved from buffalo horn, this Lombok handle stands as an exceptional example, showcasing a wonderful, smooth patina. The exquisitely rendered image depicts a bird feeding on a small lizard, with finely carved wings tightly flanking the sides of its body. The bird’s surface is adorned with well-worn brass tacks, elegantly tracing down its back, around its neck, and along its base, as well as accentuating both the bird’s and the lizard’s eyes.
Towards the bottom, the brass extension’s surface provides a glimpse into the age of this piece. The depth of patina on the brass is a testament to the passage of time, achieving a richness that only age can impart.
Handle to Betel nut Crusher
Lombok, Indonesia
19th-early 20th c.
Carved from buffalo horn, this Lombok handle stands as an exceptional example, showcasing a wonderful, smooth patina. The exquisitely rendered image depicts a bird feeding on a small lizard, with finely carved wings tightly flanking the sides of its body. The bird’s surface is adorned with well-worn brass tacks, elegantly tracing down its back, around its neck, and along its base, as well as accentuating both the bird’s and the lizard’s eyes.
Towards the bottom, the brass extension’s surface provides a glimpse into the age of this piece. The depth of patina on the brass is a testament to the passage of time, achieving a richness that only age can impart.