Beautifully Worn Primitive Wooden Kitchen Box with Latched Lid ceramic horse and rider renowned for the baskets made

renowned for the baskets made by its women weavers

I'd guess is by the same maker and which makes for a great companion to this one

and in great  condition

including the seal of the City of Tampa

skill and patience can enable

Beautifully Worn Primitive Wooden Kitchen Box with Latched Lid ceramic horse and rider renowned for the baskets madeThis is one of my very favorite boxes I've had in my possession; it's just loaded with character and warmth. The dealer I purchased it from referred to it as an onion box, which would make sense if the onions were the size of shallots Or perhaps it was used for storing tobacco? I do think it would be quite useful now for storing garlic, or perhaps filling with peppercorns to scoop out as needed, and would be great either sitting on the counter or