Hand-carved Wooden Whimsy vintage candleholder The body of the vase

The body of the vase is in perfect condition but there are a couple of little chips on the tiny lip (documented in photos

and solid bands around the neck

with the care and skill of their maker palpable

a pre-Columbian civilization located in modern day Peru

perhaps Ukranian

Hand-carved Wooden Whimsy vintage candleholder The body of the vaseI'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