Norwegian Hand-carved Wooden "Love Spoon" or Wedding Spoon love spoon But one could use it

But one could use it in another way entirely--as a jewelry box

to the gold rim around the top

this silver and amber pendant necklace is a great

I believe the head is birch and the body teak

it is unique in having curved fore-legs

Norwegian Hand-carved Wooden "Love Spoon" or Wedding Spoon love spoon But one could use itThe tradition of carved wooden "Love spoons" apparently dates to mid 1600s, when they were made by young men as gifts for the objects of their affection in hopes of beginning a courtship. Often incredibly ornate, with whimsy type elements showing the prowess of their makers, they came to be carved throughout Europe in a variety of styles. This one, which I'd guess dates to the 1960s or so, was made in Hus Flid Norway (the original sticker is still on