DepartmentHispano

Personal box with lid

NamePersonal box with lid

Artist or maker Luís Mojica

CultureHispanic-American

Date2010

Place madeAlbuquerque, New Mexico, United States, North America

MediumSilver, ebony, elk antler

DimensionsOverall: 2 3/8 x 2 11/16 x 2 13/16 in. (6 x 6.8 x 7.2 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection.

Object numberFA.2010.91.1

Collections

Folk Art of New Mexico

DescriptionSmall silver box with lid attached by chain. Lid has triangular "knob" edged with cream colored antler. The sides inlaid with ebony in diamond forms with small cuts at tips and rectangle in center. The legs formed by cutting the sides in stepped terrace design.