HANDCRAFTED IROKO WOOD JEWELLERY BOX
Iroko is a large hardwood tree from west coast of tropical Africa. It is one of the woods sometimes referred to as African Teak, although it is unrelated to the teak family.
According to the Yoruba, any man who cuts down any Iroko tree results in devastating misfortune on the woodcutter and all of his family.
They also claim that the spirit of the Iroko can be heard in houses which use Iroko wood and that it is the spirit of the Iroko, trapped in the wood.
Box measures 26.5cm x 16.5cm and is 8cm high.
A lined tray with three compartments can be removed, revealing more space below.
A copper finished clip secures the lid that swings open on two external brass finished hinges with a 90 degree stop.
Great for jewellery, watches, coins etc.
