Nordia Israel Mid-Century Modern Brass Ashtray finely woven textile (The Coushatta are a matrilineal

(The Coushatta are a matrilineal society native to Southwest Louisiana recognized as a sovereign nation in 1973

and the curves of the double banded rim that tops its neck

A cultural tradition in Southest Asia practiced for thousands of years

shrubs and grasses are pretty great too

and would be used as gambling chips or tokens

Nordia Israel Mid-Century Modern Brass Ashtray finely woven textile (The Coushatta are a matrilinealJust a terrific looking, quintessentially mid century modern brass ashtray, made by Nordia, Israel, c. 1960s I believe. The perfect stylish party ashtray, or great on the desk for paperclips or whatever. Some wear and light scratching to the surface of the brass, which I have not touched, and perfect greening to the interior. Really sharp. 3 11 16" long x 3 3 16" deep x 9 16" tall.