Curiosa - Old Dated Snuffbox - Fish Shoe And Female Vulva - Folk Art

Mid-19th century - 1855 France - Auvergne Beautiful and intriguing, this carved wooden snuff box, dated 1855, is charged with the soul and history of an anonymous craftsman from the heart of Auvergne. Much more than a simple utilitarian object, it embodies a popular know-how imbued with naïve poetry and raw creativity. Held in the palm of the hand, it evokes the warmth of another time, when every everyday object had to be both functional and meaningful. The delicate shape of this small shoe, finely chiseled, is decorated with naïve fish whose almost childlike shapes resemble crab claws, adding a touch of fantasy and mystery. The scraper, ingeniously hidden on the clasp, reveals the functional subtlety of this snuff box that accompanied its owner in his moments of intimacy. Under the sole, meticulously inlaid brass nails attest to the dating of 1855, silent witnesses to the passage of time. But what catches the eye is the humorous audacity hidden on the back of the snuffbox: a stylized female genitalia, accompanied by these famous naive fish. The association subtly echoes an old popular joke: the smell of fish, this smell that every man dreads when he encounters it in front of his beautiful sweetheart's stall. This daring wink, full of humor and mischief, testifies to the mischievous and facetious spirit of the craftsman. Condition: Beautiful natural patina, reflecting many years of use, adding to the beauty and charm of the object. Dimensions: Height: 5.5 cm Length: 10 cm DELIVERY: ALL DELIVERIES ARE MADE BY DHL EXPRESS ONLY TO GUARANTEE A FAST AND SECURE RECEIPT!