Container made from the capsule shell of a brazil nut. Round shell has been cut smoothly in half to create a dish with a lid, with a small flattened foot area on the base. The woody bark has been removed, leaving the exterior smooth, with some natural scarring. Three small round medallions of nutshell have been set into holes carved into the rim of the dish that correspond to holes in the lid, ensuring a tight fit between the two. A round wooden handle is attached to the top of the lid, around which is knotted plant fibre that also encircles the container from top to bottom, further holding the two pieces together.

Container made from the capsule shell of a brazil nut. Round shell has been cut smoothly in half to create a dish with a lid, with a small flattened foot area on the base. The woody bark has been removed, leaving the exterior smooth, with some natural scarring. Three small round medallions of nutshell have been set into holes carved into the rim of the dish that correspond to holes in the lid, ensuring a tight fit between the two. A round wooden handle is attached to the top of the lid, around which is knotted plant fibre that also encircles the container from top to bottom, further holding the two pieces together.

Bowl made from the capsule shell of a brazil nut. Top of shell has been shorn off to create a smooth, even rim, while base has been flattened. Interior is smooth. The woody bark remains on the exterior but has been partially sanded down. (Part of a set with 3197/4-6.)

Bowl made from the capsule shell of a brazil nut. Top of shell has been shorn off to create a smooth, even rim, while the woody bark remains on the exterior. Base has been flattened. Interior is smooth. (Part of a set with 3197/4,5,7.)

Bowl made from the capsule shell of a brazil nut. Top of shell has been shorn off to create a smooth, even rim, while base has been flattened. Interior is smooth. The woody bark remains partially on the exterior but has been mostly sanded down, with deep natural scars. (Part of a set with 3197/4,6,7.)

Bowl made from the capsule shell of a brazil nut. Top of shell has been shorn off to create an even rim, and woody bark has been removed, leaving exterior of shell smooth, with some natural scarring. A low, small round foot has been carved into the base of the shell. Interior is smooth. (Part of a set with 3197/ 5-7.)

Container made from the capsule shell of a brazil nut. Round shell has been cut smoothly in half to create a dish with a lid, with a small flattened foot area on the base. Rough, woody bark has been left in place. Three small round medallions of nutshell have been set into holes carved into the rim of the dish that correspond to holes in the lid, ensuring a tight fit between the two. A cone shaped handle coloured dark brown is attached to the top of the lid, around which is knotted plant fibre, which also encircles the container from top to bottom, further holding the lid in place.

Container made from the capsule shell of a brazil nut. Round shell has been cut smoothly in half to create a dish with a lid, with a small flattened foot area on the base. The woody bark has been removed, leaving the exterior smooth, with some natural scarring. Three small round medallions of nutshell have been set into holes carved into the rim of the dish that correspond to holes in the lid, ensuring a tight fit between the two. (Note: one of the three medallions has been pushed to the inside.) A round wooden handle is attached to the top of the lid, around which is knotted plant fibre that also encircles the container from top to bottom, further holding the two pieces together.

Container made from the capsule shell of a brazil nut. Round shell has been cut smoothly in half to create a dish with a lid, with a small flattened foot area on the base. The woody bark has been removed, leaving the exterior smooth, with some natural scarring. Three small round medallions of nutshell have been set into holes carved into the rim of the dish that correspond to holes in the lid, ensuring a tight fit between the two. A round wooden handle is attached to the top of the lid, around which is knotted plant fibre that also encircles the container from top to bottom, further holding the two pieces together.

Bowl made from the capsule shell of a brazil nut. Top of shell has been shorn off to create a smooth, even rim, while the woody bark remains on the exterior. Base has been flattened. Interior is smooth.