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Introduction

small chest (cofanetto)

Nation of Origin

The MNAEF record lists "Canada" as the item's provenance.

Date Made or Date Range: 1700s to 1803
Materials

woodmetal, possibly copper - type of wood unknown

Techniques or Format

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

Motifs and Patterns

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

Other Notes

base - 21.7x5.4x6.5 cm; lid - 21.9x6 cm

Dimensions: 112.5 × 7.5 × 0 cm
Condition: there are some cracks in the wood and small holes in the lid
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular times, materials, styles and uses

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

Current Location: Museo di Antropologia e Etnologia, Florence, Italy
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: 153
Who the Institution Acquired the Relative or Heritage Item From: Regio Museo of Florence
Collection Narratives and Histories

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).

GKS Reference Number: 26004
Record Creation Context

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.

Record Creation Notes/Observations

Stacey Loyer helped with the translation for this record.

Approximate Place of Origin

43.0703, -80.1184

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