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Object #     2006-159/31
Object name     Lime Container
Culture of Origin     Rennell Island, Solomon Islands
Materials     Coconut Shell, Sennit, Coconut, Wood, Pigment, Lime
Techniques     Braided, Wrapped, Carved
Dimensions     H: 10.5 in, Diam: 5.5 in
Exhibit Label    

Lime containers hold lime used when chewing betel. Pieces of areca nut are wrapped in betel pepper leaves and chewed with lime as a mild narcotic. The hole at the top is closed with a decorative wooden stopper.
Source     Mr. Jeff Homchick; Mr. Michael Homchick
Credit     Gift of Jeff Homchick & Michael Homchick


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