19th C. Tin Book Shaped Box in Original Paint relief carved panel so finely woven of bear

so finely woven of bear grass with cedar bark rims

perfectly imperfect things

though would be great to see them stay together

following the others done likely by an older sibling

These have clearly been knocked around and show wear to their surfaces

19th C. Tin Book Shaped Box in Original Paint relief carved panel so finely woven of bearSmall, and rare, this tole (painted tin) book shaped box is still holding onto some of its original red paint on the covers and spine and yellow orange on the pages. Whether made as a snuff box or a match holder I am not completely sure, but definitely 19th c. and if you, like me, love all things book shaped, and also boxes of all kinds, a sweet little addition to a collection. 3 1 8 t x 2 1 8 x 1 3 16. Aged, as evident, with just a little separation