NOVICA Colonial Theme Mohena Wood and Tooled Leather Jewelry Box, 'Colonial Legacy'

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About this item

• Size: 7.75H x 14.25W x 9.5D
• Authentic: an original NOVICA fair trade product in association with national geographic
• Certified: comes with an official NOVICA story card certifying quality & authenticity
• Exceptional artisan quality by julio sanchez - crafted with care to be treasured for years to come
• Product info: mohena, cedar and mdf, leather and bronze

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NOVICA, in association with national Geographic, works together with talented artisan designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake treasures. Our mantra is to spread global happiness, so rest assured - well do everything we possibly can to ensure you’re a happy customer. about this item: crafted by hand, this jewelry box by Julio Sanchez is a superb example of a traditional Peruvian art. He works in mohena wood, a fine hardwood whose grain is similar to mahogany. Beautifully tooled leather depicts Colonial garlands, and the chest has ornate bronze handles on each side. Inner dimensions: 7.9 inches wide x 12 inches, and 6.1 inches high. about our artist: peru's Julio Sanchez says, 'my Uncle was a was a master craftsman who worked with wood and leather, and I learned from him. When I was just 12, he let me begin finishing small pieces like leather trunks and jewelry boxes. I loved the work so much that I'd swipe pieces of leather from other people in the workshop to practice leather embossing on my own. My art is a family Heritage, handed down over generations.'