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All about Betel chewing
Watercolour by Olivia Fanny Tonge 1858-1949. 180 x 260mm. From one of sixteen sketchbooks presented to the Museum in 1952
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Abstract Areca Arecaceae Arecales Aurantiaceae Cardamom Chewing Chimp Chimpanzee Citrus Citrus Medica Clove Commelinid Epitheria Eudicot Eurosid Eutheria Angiospermae Areca Catechu Betel Betel Nut Betel Palm Dicot Dicotyledon
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This watercolor painting, titled "All about Betel Chewing," is a beautiful and intricate work by Olivia Fanny Tonge, created in 1858. Measuring 180 x 260mm, this piece is one of sixteen sketchbooks presented to the museum in 1952. The painting depicts a scene of betel chewing, a traditional practice that has been prevalent in various cultures for centuries. At the center of the composition are two chimpanzees, our closest living relatives in the animal kingdom, engaging in this age-old custom. The betel nut, the main component of the betel quid, is shown being held in the hand of one chimp, while the other one is seen chewing on a quid, which also contains the betel leaf, lime, and other additives like clove and cardamom. The betel nut is an angiosperm, specifically belonging to the family Arecaceae, and is a seed from the Areca palm, also known as the betel nut palm. It is a dicot, eudicot, and a member of the commelinid order. The betel pepper, which is not shown in the painting but is an essential component of the quid, is a separate plant, belonging to the family Piperaceae. The citrus fruit, shown in the foreground, is likely a representation of the citrus medica, or bitter orange, which is sometimes used as a substitute for the betel leaf. The arecales order, to which the betel nut palm belongs, is also home to the citrus family, Aurantiaceae. The painting also includes other elements of the betel chewing process, such as the betel nut being cracked open with a mortar and pestle, and the eutherian mammals, including the chimpanzees, enjoying the pleasurable experience of chewing on the quid. Olivia Fanny Tonge's "All about Betel Chewing" is a stunning and detailed representation of this intriguing cultural practice, showcasing the beauty of the natural world and the connection between animals and their environment.
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