DANCER

Dancer is a stunning brass betel box - an heirloom collector's piece perfect for the holidays! Dancer measures 6" long x 3.5" deep x 5.5" tall (to tip of antlers). A timeless, festive addition to any home. Plus, it's a conversation starter that's sure to bring plenty of joy this season!  And bonus...she was made for Bloomingdale's! Scent Profile: Mulled Cider Betel chewing permeated every layer of Cambodian society from the Court downwards. It was enjoyed by men and women alike and proffered in hospitality. The chewing of betel required elaborate preparation with many ingredients and specialised equipment; areca nuts, betel leaves, lime paste, tobacco, additional spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, camphor and cutters, spittoons and mortars. The different ingredients and associated objects were all kept in separate boxes and these containers would be stored together inside a much larger container.  Betel chewing was a key part of many social engagements and ceremonies, particularly betrothal and marriage, with the exchange of betel taking place when a contract or agreement had been reached. Consequently, betel containers were a highly prized possession and a key signifier of a family’s social standing.