Description
Intricately carved spatulas (chunum) were used to remove a mixture of areca nut, lime, and betel pepper from gourd containers for chewing. The stylized human face and figure are decorated with lime-filled incised designs.
Provenance
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Accession Number
1971.153
Medium
wood
Dimensions
Overall: 32.7 cm (12 7/8 in.)
Classification
Sculpture
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Munro