Native American Artifact? Found at second-hand-store. Beautiful container, hand sewn leather/suede, turquoise on top of lid with unknown metal. Could be brass, copper, maybe gold or bronze. 4" tall x 4" wide. Bright red beads and shells surround the lid and base of container. The top where the turquoise is located, looks like pieces of the turquoise were hammered into the wood, and the metal as well.
This item I have had for 15 years, the botle im showing is a sample, it actually holds a larger width for a bottle. The lock works and it sems to have gold painying over pewter, but im not sure. The person I got it from gave me a little history, the Grandfather passed away and he had this for years, they didnt like it, so the put in the yard sale. I thought it to be an amazing piece, but dont know much about it, please help!!!!!!!!!
I don't know the history much of it, it was purchased in a yard sale in alabama 16 years ago and given to me soon after, I never used it as part of my funiture, it was always stored because I had small kids then, thats why it is still in excellent condition.
