Moroccan Gifts
Wood
Rectangular thuya box edged in ebony and embellished with mother-of-pearl and lemonwood arabesque floral forms. (5 3/4" x 3 1/3")
Ebony Edged Box BB101 $55
Exquisitely inlaid mother of pearl on all visible sides of this rectangular box, lined throughout in red velveteen. Fine craftsmanship. Lovely piece.
Mother of Pearl Box BB77 $65
Highlighted by mother-of-pearl and lemonwood inlay, carved thuya trunk in a bas-relief arabesque pattern, open-work panels on each of the four sides, this thuya root burl jewelry chest is to be marveled at for its imaginative design and intricate fabrication. The inside is as painstakingly crafted as the outside. (12 1/2" x 8 1/2" x 5 3/4")
BB641 Intricate Jewelry Chest $325
Lace-like carving by the hand of a master. Gently domed lid. Every inch lovingly created for the finest of your necklaces and bracelets. This piece took Mostafa over three months to complete and it is perfection. (9 1/4" x 7 1/2" x 4 3/4")
BB640 Open-Work Jewelry Chest $290
Wonderfully polychromed and sculpted wood yad to read the Coran, this time from the Berber rather than the Jewish artisans. Rare and refined work. A special older piece in perfect condition.
B749 Berber yad $175
From Guelmime, c.1920, this beautifully aged round box was used for ambergris, a medication against certain kinds of poison. With fitted lid. Shows skillful repair of split with leather. A rare find and a collection piece. (2 7/8" x 4 1/8")
BB117 Medicine Box $65