Golden Ibis with Bronze Head and Feet lacquer box with lion perfect for a party

perfect for a party

A lovely gift for him or her

my guess is that is Bohemian and dates to the 1920s or 30s

the seat of the tribal government

Golden Ibis with Bronze Head and Feet lacquer box with lion perfect for a partyI am in love with this little vintage hand crafted Egyptian Ibis, with its gold leafed wood body and bronze head and feet, which I found at a fantastic estate sale of a world traveller and avid collector in Lynn, MA, whose collection included mid century and contemporary ceramic works by major artists, terrific South American textiles, and an array of other interesting objects from around the world. The Ibis in Egyptian culture was traditionally