German Vintage Carved Walnut Miniature Nativity Scene 1950s these don't interfere with the

these don't interfere with the legibility of the imagery and I think rather add to its charm

including regarding factors such as site

5 3/4" across with handles

and is indisputably very fine

The lid is woven primarily with tight sweetgrass braids

German Vintage Carved Walnut Miniature Nativity Scene 1950s these don't interfere with theI 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