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Betel Bag with Lime Container

late 19th century

Beads, cotton, and bamboo, with bark cloth

as shown: 3 x 19 x 25 cm (1 3/16 x 7 1/2 x 9 13/16 in.)
Promised gift of Thomas Jaffe, B.A. 1971
ILE2012.30.691
Culture: 
Timor
Period: 
20th century
Classification: 
Textiles
Geography: 
Made in Timor, Indonesia
Status: 
On view
Provenance: 

Ex-collection: Dr. J. B. Luth, Hannover. Seller: Luth

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