Antique hand carved container, rustic "make-do" (c early 1900s) - Selective Salvage

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Antique hand carved container, rustic "make-do" (c early 1900s)

Description

One of a kind "make-do" piece that should come with a story. No telling what this was made to be....a vase, a purse, who knows? What I do know is that it was hand carved from a single block of wood, possibly oak or mahogany, hollowed out and decorated with a chiseled design on the front and back. Newer leather strap indicates a prior owner may have thought it was designed to carry something.

Measures: 9" tall x 14" wide x 5" wide at the base. Good vintage condition. Not knowing what the original artist had in mind is what makes one-of-a-kind items like this such interesting conversation pieces.

One of a kind rustic container
Hand carved from a single block of oak or mahogany
Unknown origin or purpose which makes it fun
Circa early 1900's

CONDITION:

Good vintage condition

SPECIFICS:

Material: Wood, probably oak or mahogany

Measures: 9" tall x 14" deep x 5" wide at the base

NOTE: Because this is a vintage item, it carries the markers of age you would expect to see. Please review the photos carefully & ask questions because we are unable to accept returns or exchanges.