German Vintage Carved Walnut Miniature Nativity Scene old wood spoons I believe this vase dates

I believe this vase dates from the 1980s

Another beautiful box

This carved and painted wooden mask--an early 20th century Mexican dance mask--feels so contemporary to me

final touches of white painted whiskers and ears

German Vintage Carved Walnut Miniature Nativity Scene old wood spoons I believe this vase datesI 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