Black and Gold Lacquer Turtle Shaped Box folk art but which seems to indicate

but which seems to indicate a pleased and confident maker

I purchased a pair of these vintage 1980s Memphis Design-syle ceramic pins at the estate sale of an artist--this one black and white

I might suggest mounting a hook on the back and hanging it where it be seen both up close and from a distance--really spectacular

I love the various framing devices that position the woman—who

each one unique

Black and Gold Lacquer Turtle Shaped Box folk art but which seems to indicateJust a charming little vintage trinket box made of paper mache in the shape of a turtle and lacquered in gold and black. I love the geometric black patterning against the shiny gold, and how protective the shell lid feels in relation to the box below, plus those great tiny little eyes of the turtle peering out curiously on either side! Very sweet, and a great little box for stashing something special. 5" long x 3" wide x 2" tall and in great vintage