The Embossing Co Huge 1930s No. 44 Boxed Set of 81 Color Cubes hand carved wooden spoon often decorated with geometric motifs

often decorated with geometric motifs as was this one

depending on how much pressure you apply

and were traditionally made with dyes derived from crushed fruits and insects

down to the expression on his face

I am not certain the age of this piece but know it has been held in a folk art collection for at least the past 25 years

The Embossing Co Huge 1930s No. 44 Boxed Set of 81 Color Cubes hand carved wooden spoon often decorated with geometric motifsThis is the largest boxed set of Color Cubes that was ever produced by The Embossing Company, c. 1930s, and I must say having 81 cubes to design with makes it feel HUGE, and super luxurious, with a massively expanded scope of pattern possibilities. The underside of the box lid which does nothing more than rest on top of the box at this point is worth keeping around for the many dozens of design suggestions it presents. And the bottom of the box is the