Hand-carved Wooden Whimsy trays this oak wood box is

this oak wood box is constructed of four hinged parts with triangular shaped ends

all as documented--one along the exterior of one face

and green palette of the figure’s jacket

and it looks lovely most anywhere

Hand-painted and finely made

Hand-carved Wooden Whimsy trays this oak wood box isI've only recently learned that carved wooden "whimsies" like this one are a thing, but I am glad that they are! Carved from one piece of wood, and often like this one taking the form of a structure with a few balls inside, I think they're a pretty brilliant expression of the skill and creativity of their makers. A wonderful little thing to have around, and a nice reminder that it is perfectly justifiable to invest time in doing things that have no