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Wooden Puzzle Box Tortoise Secret Compartment is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Warm brown Saman wood gives this puzzle box the quiet charm of a creature resting on a shelf. Its tortoise form turns a small secret compartment into something playful, making it a decorative wooden box for a keepsake, a note, or a little gift hidden with care.
Wooden Puzzle Box Tortoise Secret Compartment
Wooden Puzzle Box Tortoise Secret Compartment is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
What it is
A wooden puzzle box, hand made in Bali, that opens only when its pieces are pulled apart in the right order. This one is called Tortoise.
Why people choose it
- Hand made in Bali Sizes vary a little with the shape.
- Tortoise Slow and steady.
- A hidden compartment Room for a small gift at the centre.
Care: Wipe wood with a soft, dry cloth. Keep baskets dry and shake out the dust. Keep furniture away from standing water and direct heat.
Customer reviews
2 reviews of this piece
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★★★★★ J.
Had me baffled for quite a while
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★★★★★ A.
Very beautiful box
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About this product
The tortoise-shaped surprise
- The side view shows a smooth, glossy wooden finish with darker grain running through the body.
- Curved puzzle seams are part of the design, inviting you to slow down and work out the opening sequence.
- The tortoise shape feels more like a small character than a plain storage box.
- It brings a warm, natural accent to a bedside table, dresser, bookcase, or quiet corner.
- The hidden centre compartment adds a little ceremony to giving or keeping something personal.
Saman wood with a Bali puzzle-box spirit
Made from Saman wood in Indonesia, this piece belongs to the Bali Magic Boxes range. The charm is in the interaction: it is made to be looked at, handled, and figured out.
Opening, using and caring for it
To open it, explore the separate wooden sections gently and find the order in which they release. Avoid forcing the pieces, as puzzle boxes are meant to move by sequence rather than pressure.
Keep it dry, away from prolonged damp, and wipe with a soft cloth. As with most wooden objects, a little care helps the surface stay smooth and pleasing to hold.
A small ritual of hiding and finding
Puzzle boxes turn storage into a moment of attention. Instead of lifting a lid, you pause, look for the seam, and remember the order of movement. This tortoise-shaped version keeps that playful tradition in a decorative Indonesian wooden form, suited to small treasures rather than everyday clutter. It is not a security box, and that is part of its honesty: the pleasure is in the secret, the shape, and the quiet satisfaction of opening it.
Weight and details
It weighs approximately 350 g. The box is made from Saman wood and has a small secret compartment in the centre.