Vintage Caribbean Folk Art String Holder
A hand made Jamaican folk art string holder. Made from upcycled and vintage pieces. The head scarf has been hand sewn from a really vibrant cotton print and closes at the back with a simple hook and eye. Hand painted with house paints the head is a coconut shell with wool hair and curtain ring earrings. A piece of string allows the holder to be hung from a kitchen shelf.
A very powerful, evocative story told by this simple, naive repurposing of everyday objects that would be thrown away. Probably sold to supplement a very low income at a market to mid century cruise line tourists stepping ashore sampling local West Indies culture.
Vintage Mid Century
20cm high x 10cm diameter
Delivery is included in the purchase price to most of mainland UK. Please call or email for quotes to Highland Scotland, Northern Ireland, UK Islands and for Worldwide shipping, email: mike@ecoeditions.com or phone +44 (0)7308 148807 . We will liaise with you to ensure delivery is as smooth as possible.
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