M/L Sz Lacquer Box Butterflies Mariposa Wood Handmade Olinalá Mexican Folk Art

Description

View M/L Sz Lacquer Box Butterflies Mariposa Wood Handmade Olinalá Mexican Folk Art with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This particular box is done in a Black and Tan Color combination, the base is Black and the butterfliesare done in Tan. This extraordinary Box has been decorated with images ofButterflies in various sizes along with decorative scroll work around the edges. This is a Medium / Large size   Lacquer wood Box was made in the community of  Olinalá  Guerrero.  This particular box is done in a Black and Tan Color combination, the base is Black and the   butterflies  are done in Tan .   This extraordinary Box has been decorated with images of  Butterflies in various sizes along with decorative scroll work around the edges.   This piece  was all handmade with traditional / natural materials .   This particular type of  Lacquer ware technique is called Rayado Vaciado .     It would make a perfect gift for the Mariposa lover or a great addition to your own collection of Mexican Folk Art .....   The lid lifts off of this box and is not attached with a hinge as many of my other lacquer boxes are. It measures;  3 1 /2 inches tall (including the knob at the top) and 9 3/4 inches square. I also have  many other Lacquer  boxes with different designs, colors and designs,  go to my Ebay store for a larger selection.... "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 pieces..  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, then 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 Prints, 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

newly made

Materials

Wood & Lacquer

Country of Origin

Mexico

Handmade

Yes

Modified Item

No

Culture

Mexican

measurements

3 1/2 inches tall (including the knob) and 9 3/4 inches square