Lot no. 27
Money box
Carved coconut
Decorated with two women, one the allegory of Fame holding a torch and the other the allegory of Wisdom, surrounded by a snake. A third oval holds a whistling bird. One end adorned with a pierced finial and a wide mouth to let out savings. Mother-of-pearl eyes.
Mexico, 19th century
Height: 11 cm
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
Pictures credits: Contact organization
Folk Art
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