A pair of metal nutcrackers for betel nuts, Southeast Asia, 20th century or older
A pair of metal nutcrackers for betel nuts, Southeast Asia, 20th century or older
Length approx. 20 cm
Wear due to age and use.
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Dr U. R. Remitz, Personnel Director at WHO in Geneva 1966-70; stationed at the regional Asian headquarter in New Dehli 1970-76 and at the regional Europe headquarter in Copenhagen 1976-82.
During his time in New Dehli he made extensive travels throughout Asia. During these travels he bought several objects in various countries. Some of them presented at this auction.
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