Wooden Caskets, Chains
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Wooden Caskets | Craft Techniques
The wooden casket was made using a combination of traditional craft forms:
Woodworking (joinery)
The body and sliding lid were shaped from solid timber, with grooves allowing the lid to move smoothly.
Chip carving
The exterior was decorated with geometric patterns created by removing small chips of wood, typical of Alpine folk art.
Hollowing
The interior was carved out of a single block to form a storage cavity.
Surface finishing
A simple finish, such as oil or wax, was applied to protect the wood and enhance its appearance.
These techniques combine practical construction with decorative craftsmanship typical of the 18th and 19th centuries.
Wooden Caskets | Short Description
These wooden caskets were carved from solid timber and decorated with traditional chip-carved geometric patterns typical of the Alpine region.
The sliding lid reveals a simply hollowed interior, indicating their practical use for storing small personal belongings.
Dating from the 18th and 19th centuries, they reflect a combination of everyday utility and regional craftsmanship.
Wooden Chains | Short Description
These wooden chains were intricately carved from a single piece of wood, demonstrating a high level of craftsmanship and technical skill.
Each link was carefully shaped and released from the surrounding material without breaking the continuity of the chain.
Dating from the 18th and 19th centuries, they illustrate both the ingenuity and the decorative ambitions of traditional Alpine woodcarving.
