Traditional Charcoal Iron
This object is a traditional charcoal iron from West Sumatra, used to smooth clothes before the invention of electric irons. Made of metal such as brass or bronze with a curved wooden handle, it has an antique appearance and decorative carvings reflecting the artistry of its time. Inside, a compartment holds hot charcoal, which heats the base for ironing. Formerly a household tool and social status symbol, it is now considered a valuable antique often collected or displayed in museums.