£40
Rare 18/19th century Philippines betel nut box believed to be from Mindanao. The betel nut also known as the Areca nut is a fruit of the Areca palm. It is chewed with coca leaves and slaked lime for its stimulant and narcotic effects. Spat like tobacco the deep red spit stains the streets
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