Antique 19thC Mexican Prison Folk Art Carved Coconut Shell Bank
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:454903 | Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico |
| Featured Refinements: Antique Mexican Folk Art |
Antique 19thC Mexican Prison Folk Art Carved Coconut Shell Bank
Up for bids is this Antique 19thC Mexican Prison Folk Art Carved Coconut Shell Bank. This is a hand carved openwork coconut made which was made by an inmate in a Mexican prison. These banks were made and used to barter for better food and favors. Measuring 5" long x 3 1/2" high. This carved coconut shell features a hand carved eagle, a woman and a man with flowers and leaves throughout.... The coconut is an openwork carving and deeply carved with lots of fine details. There is a slot for coins to be dropped into the coconut. On one end there are two eyes and a mouth. The eyes are supposed to be abalone but one is abalone and the other is meant to look like abalone. There are a few coins inside the coconut,
Condition is very good. Enlarge photos to see details.
This Antique 19thC Mexican Prison Folk Art Carved Coconut Shell Bank will make a nice addition to your collection.
Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.
Low starting bid and No Reserve!
Thank you for your interest.
Up for bids is this Antique 19thC Mexican Prison Folk Art Carved Coconut Shell Bank. This is a hand carved openwork coconut made which was made by an inmate in a Mexican prison. These banks were made and used to barter for better food and favors. Measuring 5" long x 3 1/2" high. This carved coconut shell features a hand carved eagle, a woman and a man with flowers and leaves throughout.... The coconut is an openwork carving and deeply carved with lots of fine details. There is a slot for coins to be dropped into the coconut. On one end there are two eyes and a mouth. The eyes are supposed to be abalone but one is abalone and the other is meant to look like abalone. There are a few coins inside the coconut,
Condition is very good. Enlarge photos to see details.
This Antique 19thC Mexican Prison Folk Art Carved Coconut Shell Bank will make a nice addition to your collection.
Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.
Low starting bid and No Reserve!
Thank you for your interest.
