Hand-carved Wooden Whimsy vintage candleholder a pre-Columbian civilization located in

a pre-Columbian civilization located in modern day Peru

with the care and skill of their maker palpable

perhaps Ukranian

The black patterned banding near the opening and base give this smart little vase an added layer of detail and polish

Hand-carved Wooden Whimsy vintage candleholder a pre-Columbian civilization located inI'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