Treen Dark Wood Whimsy Goblet cylindrical vase a wooden stick

a wooden stick

with a turned blonde wood handle that is notched at the end to fit over the turned bowl

West Africa

I am converted

credited as the originator of Oaxacan "alebrijes"  wooden animal carvings

Treen Dark Wood Whimsy Goblet cylindrical vase a wooden stickI really love all manner of old turned wooden cups and goblets, even better when they have a whimsy element, as with the two "captive" rings on the stem of this one. I'm thinking this one would might a nice cup for dice throwing, which would cause the whimsy rings to rattle a bit while shaking, surely bringing good luck! 5 3 16" tall x 2 5 8" across at base. The wood, walnut I'd guess, shows age and a couple of tiny chips around the lip, and there are