German Vintage Carved Walnut Miniature Nativity Scene old wood spoons would be fantastic for a

would be fantastic for a giant peony or lily

2 3/4" tall x 1 1/4" wide x 3/4" deep

and clearly it had been there a very long time

with hinges in great shape

German Vintage Carved Walnut Miniature Nativity Scene old wood spoons would be fantastic for aI 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