1922 Folk Art Carved "Adam and Eve Joke Book" with Surprise Snake fiont Spanish born (the brothers moved

Spanish born (the brothers moved to Uruguay with their family after the outbreak of the Spanish Civil war in 1936)

I don't know the origins of this curious folk art creation

though subtle

delicately done

There is one partial page near the end

1922 Folk Art Carved "Adam and Eve Joke Book" with Surprise Snake fiont Spanish born (the brothers movedA curious and a fun one, with a whole lot packed on and in! Carved into the front in large bold letters is "Adam and Eve Joke Book 1922" and on the spine "Forget Me Not." On the flip side a star within a diamond framed by sun rays and carved borders. Then a sliding slat on the recessed side with big carved heart, from which, when slid open, springs forth a dark green and gold arching snake! One sees these trick snake boxes from time to time, but I've