of irregular rectangular form with hinged conforming cover, enclosing open interior, the sides with strap-work handles; the whole enriched with woven geometric reserves and straps over wood and retaining original iron lock - inspired by Mexico’s Aztec Indians - petaca(derived from the Nahuatl term “petlacalli”, indicating the pre-Columbian interwoven strips of cane or palm fiber, and later, cloth and leather) 18th Century Overall dimensions: 16” deep x 28” wide x 14” high - A similar example can be found in the Brooklyn Museum, Museum expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott, 41.1275.171