Thank you for viewing. My mother purchased this from an acquaintance, but it was stored without being used. It appears black in the photos, but the color seems to be a brown base with a bit of white mixed in. Please note that there may be slight differences between the actual color and how it appears in the photos. The base is made of leather. There are three pins to fasten it. We appreciate your understanding and ask that you purchase this item only if you agree with the above details.