Radiant, Feathery, Layers Upon Layers Antique Pieced "Pinecone" Mat black Americana figures With an embossed stamp bearing

With an embossed stamp bearing the name of its former owner--Steven Guarnaccia

I had this one in my hands for a few minutes several years ago before selling it

1950s-60s I believe

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The box itself is carved from one piece of wood

Radiant, Feathery, Layers Upon Layers Antique Pieced "Pinecone" Mat black Americana figures With an embossed stamp bearingI've finally figured out that "pinecone" is the term used to describe this sort of textile construction, with overlapping rings of inwardly pointing triangles. I keep wanting to describe it as toothy, and also feathery and I keep thinking "Venus dentata" too, especially with that bright red center!) I've come across just a couple of other mats of this sort over a number of years, and scooped them both up immediately, this one found in Maine. Glorious,