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Jewelry Box
Jewelry Box
Jewelry Box
Museum of International Folk Art

Jewelry Box

Maker Herman Sena
DateMay 1991
Place madeNew Mexico State Penitentiary, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States, North America
MediumWood sticks, gray padded velvet lining, paint, glue, varnish
DimensionsOverall (overall piano): 7 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. (19.05 x 24.13 x 34.29 cm)
ClassificationsOriginal Art
Credit LineGift of Christine and Davis Mather
Object numberA.1999.22.7v
DescriptionMiniature piano and stool made from wood sticks. Piano lid opens up to reveal gray velvet interior lined compartments to store jewelry. PIano bench also has grey velvet seat. Piano keys painted black and piano adorned with rectilinear designs. Made in New Mexico State Penitentiary, Santa Fe
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