generally a cylindrical section of banana trunk (about 3" or 4" high) supported by several bamboo skewers set at angles in the sides (Three bamboo skewers with betel leaves affixed, three incense sticks, and a skewer with a piece of areca nut affixed are inserted into the top. There are several variations. These objects are used in many Cambodian propitiatory and healing rituals)
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