Classic Naef Spiel Labyrinth Dexterity Game - Red, Vintage Gerson Bahia Brazil bird with these dense patches of

with these dense patches of fine hair-like lines along the borders between bodies

approx 4 3/4" across with handle

" Box measures 10 1/4" x 3 1/4" x 1 3/8"

I'm so curious about the story behind this--whether someone or some ones made these to support the war effort

Kazakhstan and other Central Asian countries ("Suzani" comes from the Persian "Suzan"

Classic Naef Spiel Labyrinth Dexterity Game - Red, Vintage Gerson Bahia Brazil bird with these dense patches ofWith a strong Bauhaus sensibility, Naef Spiel was founded in 1954 by Kurt Naef in Basel, Switzerland, first with a focus on furniture and interior design but he, and the company, quickly become known for beautifully crafted wooden toys that have become highly coveted, iconic design objects. This handheld Labyrinth game is a classic, and is still being made today, though I believe this one is first generation, dating to the 1960s. Getting all five