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Vintage-Style "RICE" Handcrafted Raffia Anthropomorphic Animal Toy Box & Storage Trunk
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This charming and whimsical handcrafted raffia toy box …
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Vintage-Style "RICE" Handcrafted Raffia Anthropomorphic Animal Toy Box & Storage Trunk
Description
This charming and whimsical handcrafted raffia toy box features a delightful narrative style, blending utilitarian storage with the playful elegance of storybook illustration. Meticulously woven from natural raffia fibers, the trunk features a structured, rectangular body paired with a classic domed, trunk-style lid. The lid is adorned with a vibrant red and cream gingham check pattern, offering a striking, country-chic contrast to the natural blonde tone of the base.
The front of the trunk showcases a beautifully detailed, hand-painted and appliquéd anthropomorphic scene featuring a refined tiger gentleman in a green dapper suit and walking cane, alongside a sweet cat companion in a blue gingham apron presenting a pink frosted celebration cake. A heart-shaped speech bubble between them reads "Joyeux Anniversaire !!", adding an enchanting French flair to the piece. The whimsical theme continues around the sides, decorated with hand-painted flora and fauna including vibrant blue forget-me-nots, a pink starflower, a ladybug, and a fluttering butterfly.
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- Dimensions
- 15.3ʺW × 10ʺD × 12.5ʺH
- Styles
- French Country
- Period
- 2000 - 2009
- Country of Origin
- Madagascar
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Raffia
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Cream
- Condition Notes
- Excellent Vintage Condition This piece is in exceptional, well-preserved condition, showing minimal signs of gentle historical use. Excellent Vintage Condition This piece is in exceptional, well-preserved condition, showing minimal signs of gentle historical use. less
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