Little Wooden Bear Puzzle cinnabar If not for morning coffee

If not for morning coffee

This beautiful old kitchen tool might was probably used for mixing a wide variety of things

Oil on canvas

but for an unglazed middle section decorated with bands of blue squiggles in slight relief

it is very stable

Little Wooden Bear Puzzle cinnabar If not for morning coffeeI don't know the maker of this small vintage bear puzzle, but I think it's a really sweet one. I especially love the choice of blue paint for face, augmented by eyeballs that make him look cross eyed, plus those almost elephantine legs and tall arched back. A perfect stocking stuffer for kids, bear lovers and camping enthusiasts alike! 4 1 4" l x 3 1 2" t x 5 8" thick. Good condition, with a little roughness to the wood around the left ear and a faint