Small Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao).
Bronze with bordered silver inlay design overall of a symmetrical floral tendril vine pattern referred to as “the okir pattern”, a traditional design for the Maranao people. This betel box is a rectangular body with a hinged lid, containing three sectioned interior chambers covered with four hinged and decorated lids. The box details include chamfered upright corners and looped iron side handles. This box was used for the storage of the betel leaf, areca nut and chewing condiments.
Condition: Minor signs of age and use, otherwise fine.
Measuring: 3.125 inches high x 7 inches long x 3.125 inches deep. (8 x 17.8 x 8 cm).
4 lbs. 5 oz. (1958 grams).
Early 20th century.
Bronze with bordered silver inlay design overall of a symmetrical floral tendril vine pattern referred to as “the okir pattern”, a traditional design for the Maranao people. This betel box is a rectangular body with a hinged lid, containing three sectioned interior chambers covered with four hinged and decorated lids. The box details include chamfered upright corners and looped iron side handles. This box was used for the storage of the betel leaf, areca nut and chewing condiments.
Condition: Minor signs of age and use, otherwise fine.
Measuring: 3.125 inches high x 7 inches long x 3.125 inches deep. (8 x 17.8 x 8 cm).
4 lbs. 5 oz. (1958 grams).
Early 20th century.
Provenance: Private Collection, Bay Area, CA.
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Dimensions:Height: 3.125 in (7.94 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 3.125 in (7.94 cm)
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Style:Tribal(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:BronzeSilverCast,Inlay
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Place of Origin:Philippines
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Period:Early 20th Century
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Date of Manufacture:Early 20th century
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use.
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Seller Location:Point Richmond, CA
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Reference Number:Seller: TM-UH90008Seller: LU1778237904542
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