Vintage Indonesia / Sumba Tongal Tobacco Box / Container / Carrier

Description

This is
a
Vintage Indonesia / Sumba Tongal Tobacco Box / Container / Carrier.
At the time of the original listing, we are in the process of listing a large number of antique and vintage items purchased in England.  These items are an eclectic mix including gold and sterling jewelry, and many unique, and in some cases, one of a kind items, in wood, brass, and iron, and other materials as well.
The seller was not present at the time of the purchase.  The seller's tag identified it as a Japanese Wooden Medicine Box, and we had it listed as such.  A very knowledgeable ebayer kindly took the time to let me know that it is actually an Indonesian / Sumban Tongal used for carrying tobacco.
The piece weighs 14 ounces.  The measurement straight across the arc at the bottom is 5 1/2" taper to 4 5/8" across the top.  The depth is 1".  The opening inside is 3 1/2" wide by 1/2" and the depth is 3 1/2".
The wood is beautifully finished, and the contrasting colors of the top and bottom, and their sawtooth profile add greatly to the uniqueness of the piece and its overall appeal.
We do not know the age of the box specifically.
Condition
The tongal is in excellent condition. One the inside, there is wear on the where the top and bottom surfaces meet as you would want to see on a vintage piece that was used over a period of years.
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