1922 Folk Art Carved "Adam and Eve Joke Book" with Surprise Snake fiont and with one of them

and with one of them touching the ground it seems as if he might be paddling a boat (or a paddle board) too

later 20th century I believe

) though he hasn't quite worked it out yet

I don't know the origins of this curious folk art creation

1922 Folk Art Carved "Adam and Eve Joke Book" with Surprise Snake fiont and with one of themA curious and a fun one, with a whole lot packed on and in! Carved into the front in large bold letters is "Adam and Eve Joke Book 1922" and on the spine "Forget Me Not." On the flip side a star within a diamond framed by sun rays and carved borders. Then a sliding slat on the recessed side with big carved heart, from which, when slid open, springs forth a dark green and gold arching snake! One sees these trick snake boxes from time to time, but I've