"Coconut Bottle – Europe"
Coconut bottle – EuropeOld coconut bottle deeply engraved with foliage and hunting objects, it is finished with a zoomorphic head with two inlaid mother-of-pearl eyes. The mouth is formed or covered with a silver metal plate with a wooden cap. Typical of the work of European sailors from the 18th and early 19th centuries (port work, or convict work). Very beautiful patina.
REGION: Sailor's work, folk art
MATERIAL: Coconut
PERIOD: 19th century
DIMENSION: 9 x 15 x 9 cm
(Base)
inventory number: EU007
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