Garuda-Shaped Indonesian Betel Nutcracker inuit I love this little clay

I love this little clay lion

stoic ceramic bull has a presence much grander than its size

and became known for finely rendered

and keen attention to detail

Garuda-Shaped Indonesian Betel Nutcracker inuit I love this little clayThis 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