Antique Ritual Betel Box - Toraja Tribe (Sulawesi, Indonesia) - Tribal Art for CollectionDescription: I am selling an authentic piece of collectible and tribal art: a traditional betel nut box / purse, handmade by the Toraja people of the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. It is a premium, prestigious model, notable for its special symmetry and attention to detail: Mirror Carved: The body of the hardwood box is completely symmetrical, with two stylized faces of ancestors (protective spirits) carved in relief on both ends. Double Bone Inserts: It features decorative bone/buffalo horn plates on both sides, hand-engraved with traditional sacred geometric motifs (symbols of harmony, fertility and prosperity). Symbolic Shape: The overall design imitates the curved roofs of traditional Indonesian Tongkonan houses and the horns of the water buffalo. Complete original mechanism: The lid slides on the original string and locks perfectly by the box's own weight when suspended. Authentic patina of wear: The object is not a modern souvenir for tourists, but an old utilitarian piece. The interior preserves the original blackened organic residues (dried traces of leaves, tobacco and slaked lime), which serve as indisputable evidence of its antiquity and ritual use in the community. The wood presents a superb natural patina, formed by handling over decades. The object is sold in its original condition ("as is"), uncleaned and unmodified, in order to preserve its historical and catalog value intact. A special piece for collectors of exotic art, antiques or objects with history