German Vintage Carved Walnut Miniature Nativity Scene glazed marbles what a pure embodiment of

what a pure embodiment of sweetness

this would be great on the floor

the other solid black

I believe this vintage Native American (Northwest Coast or Alaskan) carved bone letter opener dates to the 1930s or 1940s

and perfect for serving salads and all sorts of other things

German Vintage Carved Walnut Miniature Nativity Scene glazed marbles what a pure embodiment ofI continue to marvel at the wide array of things humans of different cultures do with walnuts! I couldn't resist this example of walnut related ingenuity: a tiny nativity scene, complete with baby Jesus in his crib and the star of Bethlehem shooting in the top left corner! From what I've learned, these are a German tradition, and I'd guess this one dates to the mid 20th century or so. I believe the figures are carved of wood and glued inside, and then