Vintage Hand-Carved Footed Wooden Vessel with Finial Lid

This is a decorative, hand-carved wooden vessel appearing to be of mid-20th-century origin, possibly a souvenir or artisanal piece from South Asia or North Africa. The object features a multi-tiered, tapered construction with a matching lid topped by a pointed finial. Its physical characteristics include a two-toned color palette, achieved through a combination of light-colored wood (likely a tropical hardwood or stained pine) and dark brown accents, possibly created via wood burning (pyrography) or deep staining. The decorative motif consist of repetitive, hand-chiseled leaf and teardrop patterns that wrap horizontally around the body and base. The vessel sits on a pedestal base that flares out into a circular foot. Notable for its folk-art aesthetic, the craftsmanship shows some irregularity in the carving, indicating hand production rather than a machine-line process. Visible condition appears fair; there is some light surface wear, dust accumulation in the carved grooves, and minor scratches consistent with age. A small blue price tag is visible on the upper section, and a thin white string (likely a tag attachment) hangs from the side. The overall height is estimated at 6 to 8 inches. Its style is indicative of global woodcraft traditions from the 1960s or 70s, prioritizing textured surfaces and geometric floral abstractions.