Storage trunk - Wood - Berber box (19th century)
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Berber wooden chest dating from circa 1850–1900, made of solid wood with iron and brass reinforcements, measures 37 cm wide by 21.5 cm high by 27 cm deep, in fairly good condition with wear and minor losses.
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It's a jewelry box, a box for documents, or a money box (sndouq) of Berber tradition, made of solid wood reinforced with bands and forged iron nails. We note:
• A lid divided into four panels separated by cruciform fittings, with a forged iron handle at the center
• Borders engraved/incised with geometric sawtooth motifs, typical of traditional Berber decoration
• Corners reinforced with metal plates (iron and brass visible on one corner)
• A forged iron clasp/knob on the front face for a padlock
• Small wooden feet
• A dark patina and significant wear (wood eroded in places, oxidized nails), signs of prolonged use
This type of chest was traditionally used to store the bride’s trousseau, jewelry, fabrics, or documents in Berber households.
It's a jewelry box, a box for documents, or a money box (sndouq) of Berber tradition, made of solid wood reinforced with bands and forged iron nails. We note:
• A lid divided into four panels separated by cruciform fittings, with a forged iron handle at the center
• Borders engraved/incised with geometric sawtooth motifs, typical of traditional Berber decoration
• Corners reinforced with metal plates (iron and brass visible on one corner)
• A forged iron clasp/knob on the front face for a padlock
• Small wooden feet
• A dark patina and significant wear (wood eroded in places, oxidized nails), signs of prolonged use
This type of chest was traditionally used to store the bride’s trousseau, jewelry, fabrics, or documents in Berber households.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Specific region of origin
Berbère
Title additional information
Berber box (19th century)
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Morocco
Material
Wood
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
21.5 cm
Width
37 cm
Depth
27 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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