Snuffbox Corozo finely carved, decorated with a grotesque smile, convict labor * of XIXth century.
This snuff box is in good condition.
A report: the hinge is a bit worn and moves, cracks and gaps on the feet, small scratches time, see photos.
* Coconut as the tagua was worked by sailors or also by convicts. The latter worked to pass the time but mainly to get some money to improve their lives. Can also be attributed to sailors during their long journeys. These objects coconut corozo are fine examples of folk art.