Beautifully Worn Primitive Wooden Kitchen Box with Latched Lid ceramic horse and rider this piece is very much

this piece is very much in the manner of the work of famous father and son Mexican folk artists Aurelio and Francisco Flores from Izúcar de Matamoros--legendary for their elaborate "tree of life" candlesticks and candleabra

and in great  condition

skill and patience can enable

Both pieces are signed on the bottom with original stickers attached as well

including the seal of the City of Tampa

Beautifully Worn Primitive Wooden Kitchen Box with Latched Lid ceramic horse and rider this piece is very muchThis is one of my very favorite boxes I've had in my possession; it's just loaded with character and warmth. The dealer I purchased it from referred to it as an onion box, which would make sense if the onions were the size of shallots Or perhaps it was used for storing tobacco? I do think it would be quite useful now for storing garlic, or perhaps filling with peppercorns to scoop out as needed, and would be great either sitting on the counter or