Philippines Silver Inlay Betel Nut Box Hopi Jewelry In 1934 the focus of

In 1934 the focus of the company changed to wholesale jewelry

It has three vertical outlined panels on one side

a nose ring and earrings with three small loops

The print is signed on the bottom in script and printed in pencil on the bottom of the back "El Capitan" and "L

Philippines Silver Inlay Betel Nut Box Hopi Jewelry In 1934 the focus ofThis is a fine example of an early 20th C rectangular bronze betal nut box with beautiful and elaborate silver inlay from Mindanao in the Philippines. The box has a handle on each side and has four compartments inside with silver inlaid lids to hold the four ingredients necessary for the betal nut chew, the areca nut, betel piper vine leaves, lime and tobacco leafs. These boxes come from the Maranaw, an Islamic people living in Mindanao. The box is in