Categories: Bronze & Copper
Northern India Betel Box
A finely coiled lidded basket distinguished by its rhythmic dark-fibre geometry and balanced architectural form.
- Size H 32 × W 28 cm
- Material Reed, natural fibre, pigment
- Origin West Africa
- Reference AA-BA-001
$350.00
About this Object
A massive brass betel box from Northern India with inlaid-silver design. A clam-shell box with a snap latch attached to a chain with a flat spoon to apply the lime. The silver inlay starts with 8 spokes in the center and 21 spokes on each face with additional inlay in both shells.
Price: USD
Size: 0 x 0 x 0 cm
Item: #1313091
Location – USA
Cultural / Tribal Background
Coiled basketry traditions are transmitted through generations, with pattern and form often carrying associations of place, community and use. Attribution and provenance remain subjects of continuing research.