19C. Unusual and Decorative Tribal Wood Flask
Description
A black powder wood flask of flattened shape, probably coming from one of the many tribal groups in India. Hardwood construction with long slots decorated with many small brass and copper rings discs and stars. The mechanism is a wooden spring that opens and closes the filling aperture. A steel hanging ring.
Length 9.5 inches (24 cm). Very good condition.
Provenance: Roy Elvis collection. Catalog number I 07
Wood Powder flask - India