Norwegian Hand-carved Wooden "Love Spoon" or Wedding Spoon whalers With a hand-painted papier-mache head

With a hand-painted papier-mache head and a body sewn of two complementary brown and white patterned fabrics

This pair I believe dates to the 1960s-70s

but which now I think would make an excellent pair of bookends

8" tall each

--so as to be to able to light a couple of candles wherever one goes

Norwegian Hand-carved Wooden "Love Spoon" or Wedding Spoon whalers With a hand-painted papier-mache headThe 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