1970s Marilyn and Fred Buss Puzzle Box in Black Walnut

Description

1970s Puzzle box in black walnut by Marilyn and Fred Buss.
Sculptural box with two sliding felted lid pieces to … more 1970s Puzzle box in black walnut by Marilyn and Fred Buss.
Sculptural box with two sliding felted lid pieces to reveal interior felted compartments.
Makers mark and species of wood marked on underside.

A little about the artists:
Fred and Marilyn Buss have been involved in handcrafts since 1971. They have developed the concept into a fanciful organic style of box, and have become known for their fine selection of woods and beautifully finished pieces. They take special satisfaction in salvaging trees damaged by storm, fire or "progress." These sculptural boxes begin with the selection of fine hardwoods.some imported from around the world or are natives of Northern California, which Fred gathers and mills himself. The pieces are shaped and smoothed by a series of techniques Fred and-Marilyn have developed in their 23 years of box-making experience. The boxes may be kept beautiful by an occasional hand buffing with a soft cloth. less