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Carved box
Carved box
Carved box
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentLatin America

Carved box

NameBox
Artist Artist Not Recorded
DateEa. 20th century (1910 - 1930)
Place madeBogotá, Cundinamarca, Colombia, South America
MediumWood, metal, fiber cording
DimensionsOverall: 5 7/8 x 8 3/4 x 5 7/8 in. (15 x 22.25 x 15 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase with funds from the Folk Art Committee
Object numberA.2008.9.4
DescriptionCarved wood box with hinges and small feet. Floral and leaf pattren carved over all exterior surfaces but bottom. Two cords inside keep lid from falling back. Lid has male portion of latch, but there is only a hole in base
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