Antique Hand-carved Book Shaped Vesta (One Tiny Split) 1970s ceramic so finely woven of bear

so finely woven of bear grass and cedar bark--and this is a lovely example in great condition

To me it feels akin to folk art clock faces used for teaching how to tell time (which I also always have an eye out for

Under glass it in a nice antique black stained frame I had on hand waiting for the right thing

which in this case I don't feel detract a bit

Antique Hand-carved Book Shaped Vesta (One Tiny Split) 1970s ceramic so finely woven of bearYou know I love a book shaped anything, and this is really a lovely antique carved hardwood vesta, with detailed spine, recessed sides, and carved flip up top opening. With nice brass nails all around, too. Good still for holding matches, or other precious little things. 2 7 8" x 1 13 16" x 3 4". Good overall condition, with one little split near the top of the spine as detailed.