Carved Little Puzzle Cross Whimsy brown and black And then this jaunty

And then this jaunty

rare vintage circa 1940s wicker picnic basket set

but was done in the 1930s by Helen Wagner Malta (1912-1975)

and there is good relief to the carving

Carved Little Puzzle Cross Whimsy brown and black And then this jauntyThis very sweet little hand carved puzzle cross is harder than it looks; I removed one piece and it quickly came apart in my hand, requiring the assistance of my smart mother to put it back together! I believe it is quite old and made of walnut, and a great little object whether or not one touches it! 2" x 2" x 2" and in very good antique (I do believe) condition, with a nice patina.