Wabanaki Sweet Grass, Ash Splint and Velvet Pin Cushion kitchen spoon And how to beat the

And how to beat the little shepherd at bottom

I'm more or less certain the set is 19th century German

with what looks like just a few bristles missing near the very center

making it feel as much a sculpture as a carving

I could not resist this old wooden wheel

Wabanaki Sweet Grass, Ash Splint and Velvet Pin Cushion kitchen spoon And how to beat theI've had a few of these over time, and grab them when I spot them as I think they've very sweet things. Wabanaki (Northeast Coast Native American) for sure, and I think probably Penobscot specifically, this appears to be a fairly old one. I love the radial stitching over the olive green velvet, making it feel like a miniature tuffet! Some wear to the velvet but overall very good condition. 2 3 4" d x 15 16" t.