Description: This is a Medium size Decorative Lacquer Box made from a Gourd. This piece was made in the community of Olinalá in Guerrero Mexico. It has a Teal Blue color base and delicate Multi-Color decorative hand painting around the edges of the lid. This extraordinary Box was all handmade with traditional / natural materials. It would make a lovely gift for the someone in your life or a great addition to your own collection of Mexican Folk Art..... I also several other decorative Gourd Boxes for sale (see photo # 5) and take a look at my Ebay store for a wider selection of different sizes, colors and styles..... It measures; 4 inches tall (measured from the top of the stem to the bottom of the box.) by 4 1/4 inches wide and 4 1/4 inches deep. The art of working with laca was originally brought to Guerrero from the Orient in the 1600 and 1700s via the Manilla clipper ships. Most people living in Olinalá work in lacquer and produce lacquerware similar to the finest examples produced in China and their work is exported all over the world. Wood is the base of the lacquerware...... They begin by sanding the wood and then sealing it with a varnish made from natural oils and earthen pigments such as ground dirt and rocks found near Olinalá. After drying, a stone is used to burnish the surface until it is smooth. More powdered pigments are mixed with oil and multiple layers are applied until the desired tone and shine is achieved. After drying for up to a month, the piece is ready for decoration. Using homemade brushes made from turkey feathers, the designs are sketched." I do combine shipping on multiple items... please follow the instructions below.... To Combined Shipping for multiple purchases: Please request an invoice by using the Cart feature (under the Buy-It-Now button). Add items until you are done shopping, then hit the "Request total from seller" button. When I receive your request I will issue an updated invoice with the shipping costs adjusted… If this does not work for you, just purchase what you want and i will refund the excess shipping money after they mail.... Please take a look at my Ebay Store for more Mexican Folk Art, Hand Made Clothing and Jewelry. VIVA MEXICO!!!
Price: 23 USD
Location: Dedham, Massachusetts
End Time: 2024-11-19T17:30:38.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.5 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Provenance: newly made
Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico
Handmade: Yes
Modified Item: No
Culture: Mexican
