Box Lacquer Gourd Hand Painted Multi-Color Flowers Handmade Olinalá Mexican

Description

View Box Lacquer Gourd Hand Painted Multi-Color Flowers Handmade Olinalá Mexican with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. It has aBlack color base and Brightly Colored Flowers hand painted all around the sides and on the lid. The base color for the lid is a very dark Plum / Aubergine. This extraordinary Box was allhandmade with traditional / natural materials. This is a Medium  size  Decorative  Lacquer Box made from a Gourd.   This piece was made in the community of   Olinalá  in Guerrero Mexico.    It has a Black  color base and Brightly Colored Flowers hand painted all around the sides and on the lid.   The base color for the lid is a very dark Plum / Aubergine.  This extraordinary Box was all handmade with traditional / natural materials .   It would make a lovely gift for the someone in your life  or a great addition to your own collection of Mexican Folk Art .....  I also several other decorative Gourd Boxes for sale (see photo # 5) and take a look at my Ebay store for  a wider selection of  different sizes, colors and styles..... It measures;  5 inches tall (measured  from the top of the stem to the bottom of the box.)  by 4 inches wide and 4  inches deep.    The art of working with laca was originally brought to Guerrero from the Orient in the 1600 and 1700s via the Manilla clipper ships. Most people living in Olinalá work in lacquer and produce lacquerware similar to the finest examples produced in China and their work is exported all over the world. Wood is the base of the lacquerware...... They begin by sanding the wood and then sealing it with a varnish made from natural oils and earthen pigments such as ground dirt and rocks found near Olinalá. After drying, a stone is used to burnish the surface until it is smooth. More powdered pigments are mixed with oil and multiple layers are applied until the desired tone and shine is achieved. After drying for up to a month, the piece is ready for decoration. Using homemade brushes made from turkey feathers, the designs are sketched." I do combine shipping on multiple items...  please follow the instructions below.... To Combined Shipping for multiple purchases:   Please  request an invoice  by using the Cart feature (under the Buy-It-Now button).  Add items until you are done shopping, then hit the  " Request total from seller"  button.   When I receive your request I will issue an  updated invoice with the shipping costs adjusted…   If this does not work for you, just purchase what you want and i will refund the excess shipping money after they mail.... Please take a look at my Ebay Store for more Mexican Folk Art, Hand Made Clothing and Jewelry.  VIVA MEXICO!!! .aucCounter a { text-decoration:none; }.aucCounter span:hover { text-decoration:underline; }.aucHiddenCounter { display:none; }.aucCounterOrangeText { color:#FB6D05; font-family:Arial; Font-size:13px; Font-weight:bold; }.aucCounterBlueText { color:#0068ac; Font-family:Arial; Font-size:11px; } #cl-mobile-cross-sell-gallery { display: none }@media screen and (max-device-width: 480px), screen and (max-width: 480px) {#cl-desktop-cross-sell-gallery { display: none }#cl-mobile-cross-sell-gallery { display: block }} Condition: New. Category: Collectibles › Cultures & Ethnicities › Latin American › Mexico › Folk Art.

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Provenance

New

Measurements

5 inches tall from top of stem x 4 inches wide x 4 deep

Materials

Dried Gourd & Lacquer, Paint

Condition of Handmade Items

Items may have small marks or flaws. Look closely at photos.

Country of Origin

Mexico

Handmade

Yes

Modified Item

No

Culture

Mexican