keepsake box

Store accessories and keepsakes in this lovely decorative box from Ghana. Hand carved from Cape cedar wood, the nutmeg-colored box has abstract left motifs on all four sides, and opens to a single compartment that is perfect for small items. Artisan Ralph Ashong decorates the lid of the box with a single leaf engraving that accentuates the wholesome nature of the design.

This petite box is Shaped like a globe an is perfect for storing small treasures. Mohammad Hussain Baba follows in his father's footsteps as he crafts this delightful keepsake chest in papier mache. He pastes layers of paper on weeping willow wood, painting the base a fiery scarlet and detailing a flower on the voluptuous lid. The inner surface is sleek black lacquer.