Simple and Sweet Old Straight Sided Double Ball in Cage Walnut Whimsy segmented which to me are really

which to me are really all about the packaging and delivery of color--here 73 samples of different shades

I come across a fair number of antique Iroquois beadwork souvenir pieces in these parts

with lots of veins in the marble showing on the apricot

and box up gifts

I presume the heart cutout served the function of providing a hole to hang it from

Simple and Sweet Old Straight Sided Double Ball in Cage Walnut Whimsy segmented which to me are reallyA nicely carved old one, walnut I believe, and just the sort one wants to keep on the desk to pick up and watch those balls roll back and forth while thinking about other things. And while the posts of the "cage" are near straight, the hand of the maker is felt all over this. C. early 20th century I believe, with nice general wear to the edges corners, just as there should be. 3 3 8" x 7 8" x 7 8". Very good condition.