The pinang scissor or betel nut scissor (kalakati) is a type of scissor from 19th century Bali, Indonesia for cutting betel nuts.[1][2]
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References
edit- ^ A BALINESE GOLD INLAID IRON PAIR OF PINANG SCISSORS, LATE 19TH CENTURY Christies Lot 158 / Sale 2687
- ^ [1] pages 434 and 438