Betel Nut Scissors - Shevelin Udila Museum of Ethnology
Betel nut scissors, also known as kacip, are one of the collections of the renowned Polish zoologist Professor Mihaw Szczyrzky. He lived in Java from 1907 to 1908, located in the famous Buetenzor Botanical Garden (now known as Bogor). He was interested in Javanese culture and brought many ethnographic exhibits back to his homeland Poland. This is a tool specifically designed for cutting nuts from betel nut and palm trees. Now housed in the Shevelin Udila Museum of Ethnology in Krakow, Poland, it serves as a witness to cultural exchange and fascination with the Javanese way of life in the early 20th century.
Snuff bottle container
It is a compact container used to hold snuff. This snuff box features a conical side wall that gradually widens upwards, a slightly independent base, and a flat lid with a spherical handle. The bottom and lid of the box are decorated with relief ribbons of sweet potato leaves. The side of the box is painted with two polygonal areas, showcasing a rich and colorful scene of merchants and port scenery. These scenes are surrounded by golden frames and adorned with red and deep red as well as metallic mirrors. Collected in the Wawel Royal Castle in Krakow, Poland - National Art Collection.
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