Real Scarab Beetle Vintage Pin desk object I believe for brushing hair

I believe for brushing hair off of the neck after a haircut

There is a sort of incised line on one side of the neck

) or it could certainly be framed

Both the wood tiles and the cards come in their own original boxes

plus those great tiny little eyes of the turtle peering out curiously on either side

Real Scarab Beetle Vintage Pin desk object I believe for brushing hairI find it quite amazing that this is actually a real, preserved beetle, but indeed it is! I found it stuck into a charming 19th century embroidered pin cushion that I purchased a few months ago at an antique shop, pins and all, and set it aside; only now have I done the research to learn that these are quite a thing. Scarab jewelry became very popular during the Egyptian revival in the 19th century, including pieces made with real scarabs, but I am