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Snuff box in finely carved corozo*, decorated with two small birds framing a crest, surrounded by foliage and flower motifs on the lid; on the other side, a little Cupid holding a bird in his hands, work of a sailor or convict, from the 19th century.
This snuffbox is in good condition.
A note: small accident and lack on the cover (see red arrows), time stains on the back, scratches and wear of time, see photos.
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*Coconut, like corozo, was worked by sailors or convicts. The latter worked it to pass the time but also and above all to make a little money in order to improve their daily lives. Can also be attributed to sailors on their long voyages. These coconut or corozo objects are fine examples of folk art.
