Mexican craved container

Date1930-1980

Place madeSan Antonio de la Isla, State of Mexico, Mexico, North America

Mediumwood, bone

DimensionsOverall: 3 3/8 x 3 15/16 in. (8.5 x 10 cm)

Credit LineGift of John Lunsford

Object numberA.2003.25.24V

DescriptionCarved box with orange/red bands at edges of lid and top of container. Bone knob handle surrounded by six circular inset pieces of bone. Top of container smooth brown with orange/red ring. Diameter is light and medium brown, fully carved with floral pattern and small birds. Container sits on three peg feet.