Pinang scissor explained

The pinang scissor or betel nut scissor (kalakati) is a type of scissor from 19th century Bali, Indonesia for cutting betel nuts.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/LotDetailsPrintable.aspx?intObjectID=4473506 A BALINESE GOLD INLAID IRON PAIR OF PINANG SCISSORS, LATE 19TH CENTURY
  2. https://books.google.com/books?id=cF97F--suNAC&dq=Pinang+scissors&pg=PA434