Philippines Moro Betel Nut Box

Description

Mindanao Filipino Moro brass betel nut box. The handcrafted box has intricately detailed panels of floral designs in silver inlay to the outside as well as cover flaps. These boxes were used to store areca nut (betel nut) which was wrapped in a betel leaf with lime paste for chewing. Size 5 3/8" W x 3" H

Condition

Handles absent, some light corrosion to inside of box. Very minimal loss of silver inlay

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Philippines Moro Betel Nut Box

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Mar 28, 2026 3:00 PM EDT

Brea, CA, United States

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