Miami Coconut Appraisal

Miami 'DOR' Souvenir Coconut

This appears to be a natural coconut shell, possibly sanded or treated, that has been decorated and transformed into a souvenir item. Its spherical or ovoid shape is characteristic of a small coconut. The material is a dark brown, almost black, with a metallic gold or bronze paint applied selectively to highlight raised lettering and a central design. The paint has a textured, slightly distressed finish, giving it an antique or weathered appearance, contrasting with the smoother, darker base coconut shell. On one side, there is a prominent square-shaped relief with the word "MIAMI" embossed at the top in capital letters. Below this, within the same square, there is an abstract design that might represent waves or a stylized sun over the ocean. Further below the square relief, the partial text "MIA 'DOR'" is visible, also embossed, though the remainder of the words is either obscured, worn, or intentionally cut off. The overall craftsmanship suggests a mass-produced tourist item, likely hand-painted or finished to varying degrees of consistency. There are visible signs of wear on the golden highlights, suggesting handling over time, but no major cracks or structural damage are discernible from the image. The unique aspect is the use of a natural coconut as a base for commemorative text, associating it with Miami, possibly a locale like Miami-Dade, given the 'DOR' portion.