Antique Wooden Erzgebirge Noah's Ark with Two Guardians banded designs Just think of all that

Just think of all that has been written across the surfaces of this (real) slate

5 5/8" in diameter

I believe this one likely dates to the first half of the 20th century and was made by a member of the Sámi or Saami culture

I believe the bristles are straw of some type

Antique Wooden Erzgebirge Noah's Ark with Two Guardians banded designs Just think of all thatI am certain this old Noah's Ark is German, as it is so similar in form and manner to antique Erzgebirge examples, most of which one finds painted, but not always. It does appear that the roof (and maybe more) on this one might once have been papered, as there is a scalloped bit still hanging on at one end on one side. It is definitely an old one, late 19th very early 20th century I believe, with a roof that flips open and latches closed, for storing