Handcarved Mountain Motif Wooden Box (Argentina)
As practical as it is decorative, this charming little hand-carved box is a fine example of the carving and inlay skills of northern Argentinas Wichi artisans. Use it to hold small paperclips or pushpins on your desk or for pins next to your sewing machine. Each lovely box is carved and inlaid with indigenous woods: native schinopsis balansae, known for its rich tones of red and brown, green-brown bulnesia sarmientoi, and the warm yellowed shades of chorophora tinctoria and phylostillon rhamnoides woods. Traditional piercing techniques are used to create a cabin, cactus, and flying bird amidst the mountainscape. Finely polished, the box reveals intricate grain patterns that highlight the fine inlay craftsmanship. These original and useful pieces are imported through Patagon Bird, a socially responsible organization that helps promote and distribute the works of artisans in this developing nation, enabling the people to better their economic status and standard of living. Start your own collection of handcrafted artwork with this wonderful hand-carved box, or them as unforgettable gifts. The handcrafted nature of this product will produce slight variations in color, form, and sizing. All measurements are approximate.

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