Mid-Century Wooden Nutcracker Man ebony ) extremely intriguing

) extremely intriguing

with its dense pattern of cuts and wounds

I have been keeping a keen eye out for other tramp art treasures

it is uncertain exactly the purpose they served

The design is typically attributed to Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Mid-Century Wooden Nutcracker Man ebony ) extremely intriguingWhen I was growing up, my grandfather once gifted us grandchildren each a bag of walnuts, which we had no interest in until my aunt cracked one open to reveal that he had filled each one with a $5 bill, at which point we couldn't reach for the nutcrackers fast enough. This terrific vintage one, German or Danish I am not sure, would have made a great accompaniment to that great gift, or would make the perfect gift for a party host! The nutcracker