Reed cube shaped table lamp

Hi.

Here is a lamp i picked up today.i think its unusual.it is made of reed i think and has a type of material in centre on two sides which is attractive when lit.am wondering what this material might be.This is how i found it,a few of the reeds are loose but just need to be pushed back into place.

Has anyone any info on this type of lamp.

It measures approx 19 inches high by 11 inches by 6 inches

Thanks for any comments or info.

 

I think they are what are known as capiz shells.

 

Yes, they are capiz shells, used a lot in Indonesia and the Philippines.
This style lamp is fashionable overhere in the Netherlands, but I haven't seen them with capiz shells yet. (Not that I have looked.) It is a nice combination.

 

And often found on decorative items from the Philippines.

Debora

 

When I wanted to check the name of the shells, I searched for shell wind chimes.

 

And Indonesia, which is where we get the lamps I mentioned before.

 

Sniped! (Again!)

Debora

 

Forum life is tough.

 

I should have had my Wheaties this morning. I'd be faster on draw.

Debora

 

I can tell you they were/are very common in the Philippines. My father used to sell them.

 

A definitive response! Thank you.

Debora

 

Thank you everyone for the info.it is always appreciated.
am still trying to find an similar eg with the reed shell combination online. i wonder when my lamp might have been made