Mid 20th Century Moroccan Copper Box

Description

A box made of cow bones, horns, polished brass and engraved copper
These boxes are handmade in Marrakech, Morocco by … more A box made of cow bones, horns, polished brass and engraved copper
These boxes are handmade in Marrakech, Morocco by professional craftsmen who master the formation of boxes and decorate them with cow bones, horns, as well as hand-carved copper
The history of this Moroccan craft dates back to the Middle Ages and earlier , you can find the manufacture of these beautiful and ancient boxes on the internet by searching for the manufacture of copper boxes and their decoration with cow bones
It should be noted that these listed bones are cow bones used for meat consumption in Morocco, that is, instead of throwing these bones in the garbage, craftsmen buy them and turn them into decorative materials
Such boxes are often used to keep valuables inside, such as jewelry, etc., Are also used in Dior due to their historical value, as well as their industrial value , because they are 100% handmade and the materials from which they are made
Measurements
The width is 35 cm, almost 14 inches
Depth 18 cm, almost 8 inches
The height is 23 cm, almost 10 inches
A precious and beautiful box that I recommend to lovers of antiquity and style... less