Tramp art lidded box

NameTramp art lidded box

Place madeUnited States, North America

MediumWood, metal nails, glue

DimensionsOverall: 2 15/16 x 9 15/16 x 7 9/16 in. (7.5 x 25.2 x 19.2 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, from the collection of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.96.

Object numberFA.2010.96.44ab

DescriptionNearly black stained, low, wide, rectangular box with rectangular handle in certer of lid. Overall carefully chip carved "pyramids" on all layers but for top, which is carved with zigzags. Four level rectangular "pyramidal" forms project from sides, while top has three level built up edges, and a zigzag frame around the handle. Undersides of side ornament not as darkly stained.