Front view of hand-carved birch bark lidded box with bird motif on lid
Side view of box exterior with repeating bird and leaf patterns
Lid detail of carved bird surrounded by fretwork foliage
View of the box with the lid leaning against the side.
Close-up of layered birch bark fretwork construction
Front view of hand-carved birch bark lidded box with bird motif on lid
Side view of box exterior with repeating bird and leaf patterns
Lid detail of carved bird surrounded by fretwork foliage
View of the box with the lid leaning against the side.
Close-up of layered birch bark fretwork construction

Vintage Folk Art Hand Carved Birch Bark Fretwork Lidded Box with Birds and Foliage

$150.00

Title: Lidded Box with Birds and Foliage
Period: Mid-20th century
Origin: Likely Scandinavian or Eastern European
Material: Hand-carved birch bark with fretwork construction
Dimensions: 3" H x 4.25" D
Condition: Good; fretwork lifting in upper right corner of lid, light surface wear consistent with age
Provenance: Private collection

Description:

A hand-carved birch bark lidded box executed in the folk art fretwork tradition. The lid features a central bird motif surrounded by carved foliate ornament, with additional leaf patterns encircling the exterior body. The layered fretwork construction demonstrates a sustained hand-carving practice, with each element individually cut and assembled to create a textured, dimensional surface.

The object presents in good condition. Notable is a localized lifting of the fretwork along the upper right corner of the lid. This condition issue does not compromise the overall structural integrity and is consistent with the piece's age and material.

Title: Lidded Box with Birds and Foliage
Period: Mid-20th century
Origin: Likely Scandinavian or Eastern European
Material: Hand-carved birch bark with fretwork construction
Dimensions: 3" H x 4.25" D
Condition: Good; fretwork lifting in upper right corner of lid, light surface wear consistent with age
Provenance: Private collection

Description:

A hand-carved birch bark lidded box executed in the folk art fretwork tradition. The lid features a central bird motif surrounded by carved foliate ornament, with additional leaf patterns encircling the exterior body. The layered fretwork construction demonstrates a sustained hand-carving practice, with each element individually cut and assembled to create a textured, dimensional surface.

The object presents in good condition. Notable is a localized lifting of the fretwork along the upper right corner of the lid. This condition issue does not compromise the overall structural integrity and is consistent with the piece's age and material.