Betel nut bags Santa Cruz Islands, East Solomon Islands Banana fiber, natural dye Late 19th to early 20th century 17 and 12 inches high by 7 inches wide (43 and 30.5 by 18 cm) Ex private collection, Northern CA; ex Melanesian Mission These small shoulder bags are finely woven and largely intact, and were used for carrying betel nut supplies. SOLD
