Container - Elephant and Bird Wooden Storage Boxes - Wood, Brass
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Set of two hand‑carved wooden storage boxes shaped as an elephant and a long‑necked bird, with a distressed blue finish and brass details, made in Indonesia and dating from the 1980s, in good used condition with divided interiors and decorative carved lids.
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Hand-Carved Elephant and Bird Wooden Storage Boxes with Distressed Blue Finish, Set of Two, 1980
A distinctive pair of hand-carved wooden storage boxes formed as an elephant and a long-necked bird. Their sculptural animal forms, carved geometric and floral decoration, divided interiors and layered blue-painted surfaces give the set strong decorative presence while retaining practical storage use. Displayed together, the contrasting silhouettes create an especially effective folk-art composition.
The elephant box has a broad circular body with a projecting carved head and trunk. Its lid is densely decorated with concentric floral and geometric carving. The bird box has an elongated oval body, downward-curving carved head and similarly detailed lid. Both interiors are divided into several compartments, making them suitable for jewellery, small collectibles or decorative display.
The surfaces show an attractive combination of blue paint, exposed natural wood and age-developed patina. The carved details remain visually pronounced, and both hinged lids open to reveal the compartmented wooden interiors. It will be shipped exactly as shown in the photographs, so please examine all images carefully.
Dimensions
Elephant: H 9 × W 29 × D 28 cm
Bird: H 10 × W 21 × D 43 cm
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We offer trustworthy items with honest descriptions and prioritize safe delivery.
Hand-Carved Elephant and Bird Wooden Storage Boxes with Distressed Blue Finish, Set of Two, 1980
A distinctive pair of hand-carved wooden storage boxes formed as an elephant and a long-necked bird. Their sculptural animal forms, carved geometric and floral decoration, divided interiors and layered blue-painted surfaces give the set strong decorative presence while retaining practical storage use. Displayed together, the contrasting silhouettes create an especially effective folk-art composition.
The elephant box has a broad circular body with a projecting carved head and trunk. Its lid is densely decorated with concentric floral and geometric carving. The bird box has an elongated oval body, downward-curving carved head and similarly detailed lid. Both interiors are divided into several compartments, making them suitable for jewellery, small collectibles or decorative display.
The surfaces show an attractive combination of blue paint, exposed natural wood and age-developed patina. The carved details remain visually pronounced, and both hinged lids open to reveal the compartmented wooden interiors. It will be shipped exactly as shown in the photographs, so please examine all images carefully.
Dimensions
Elephant: H 9 × W 29 × D 28 cm
Bird: H 10 × W 21 × D 43 cm
Seller's Story
We offer trustworthy items with honest descriptions and prioritize safe delivery.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Boho
Country of origin
Indonesia
Material
Brass, Wood
Model
Elephant and Bird Wooden Storage Boxes
Style
Contemporary
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
10 cm
Width
21 cm
Depth
43 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
