Wooden carved Box W/ Filipino Village Scenes
This hand-carved wooden trinket box depicts a traditional Filipino village scene with nipa huts (bahay kubo), palm trees, and mountains in the background.
It was likely produced in the Philippines during the mid to late 20th century as part of the country's rich wood carving tradition, particularly from regions like Paete in Laguna province, known for their skilled artisans.
These decorative boxes were popular tourist souvenirs from the Philippines, especially from the 1960s through the 1980s. Collectors of Filipino folk art, Asian handicrafts, and tropical memorabilia are drawn to these pieces for their cultural authenticity and craftsmanship.
The carved scene represents traditional rural Filipino life, making it both decorative and culturally significant.
5" L x 3" W x 1.5" H
Bamboo Nesting Boxes
Bamboo Nesting Boxes
These decorative boxes feature traditional marquetry techniques rather than parquetry, as the patterns are created by inlaying thin pieces of bamboo in different grain directions to create geometric designs.
Each box in this nesting set displays a different pattern: the largest with diamond motifs, the middle with diagonal stripes, and the smallest with a basket weave design. The interior is lined with a dark fabric or material for protection and contrast with the natural bamboo exterior.
These boxes appeal to collectors of Asian decorative arts and functional storage solutions. They are particularly valued for their craftsmanship, as marquetry requires precision cutting and assembly of thin bamboo strips to create the decorative patterns.
The natural variations in bamboo coloration are skillfully used to enhance the geometric designs without requiring additional materials or stains, making them attractive to enthusiasts of sustainable crafts and natural materials.
Likely Southeast Asia (Thailand or Vietnam)
5" L x 3.25" W x 2.5" H