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Wooden Spice Box, Tribal Engravings & Sliding Top, Nias, Indonesia, c. 1900

About the Item

This spice box comes for the Island of Nias, Indonesia. Dating to the early 20th Century it was crafted from a single block of wood. It features a sliding lid, has an elegant wood texture as well as stunning tribal wood engravings. A wonderful decorative box for any home to store small items. There is a section of broken separators on the interior storage space. Dimensions: height 8.5 cm x width 33.5 cm x depth 34 cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.35 in (8.5 cm)Width: 13 in (33 cm)Depth: 13.39 in (34 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages.
  • Seller Location:
    Jimbaran, ID
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5881226678432
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