woodmetal, possibly copper - type of wood unknown

This item is composed of a lid and container, held together by metal wire. Motifs are carved on the outside of both parts.

geometric patterns - triangles, diamonds; zoomorphic images on lid and long side of box.

base - 19.5x5x5.6 cm; lid - 19.5x5x5.5 cm

The MNAEF record states that the item was catalogued between 1802-3.

This item was first held by the Regio Museo of Florence, and catalogued in their Appendice XII in 1802-03. In the Regio Mueso catalogue, this item is grouped with a similar item, and listed as "Due Cofani, del Canada' " (Two chests, from Canada). This item was part of the Regio Mueso's collection which was later absorbed by the MNAEF. In the MNAEF's catalogue, this item is listed on it's own, and listed as "Cofanetto di legno intagliato con coperchio. Degli Indigeni del Canada" (Small wooden carved chest with a lid. From Canadian Indigenous people).

This record was created as part of a research project, funded by a Faculty Research Grant from the Canadian Embassy in Italy in August 2007, Emanuela Rossi.

Stacey Loyer helped with the translation for this record.