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Mexicn carved container
Mexicn carved container
Mexicn carved container
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentLatin America

Mexicn carved container

NameBox with double lid
Date1930-1980
Place madeSan Antonio de la Isla, State of Mexico, Mexico, North America
Mediumwood, bone
DimensionsOverall: 5 11/16 x 3 3/8 in. (14.5 x 8.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of John Lunsford
Object numberA.2003.25.23V
DescriptionReddish and brown cylindrical box with double lid. Top lid has rectangular shaped piece of bone at center, carved in geometrical design on diameter and two bone feet. Container has smooth lid with bone handle, smooth sides and has carved band at upper and lower edges. Also, has bone/peg feet.