Featured Basket & Shakers - Are they a Set ?

Wooden basket marked by prior owner 1970, Vienna Austria. Two Teak Figural Bird Salt and Pepper shakers
These are Mid Century, I did not know where to post them. Bought together at a garage sale. Were they together when new? Any other comments on country of origin for shakers, would be appreciated.

 

Nice!! Are you sure they are birds?? My first thought was bears, but I can be 'out in left field' too!!!

 

I know nothing about these. To me the basket/carrier definitely looks older (and also has a more craft style) Maybe the shakers themselves are also craft? I think that sticker/note only refers to the basket.

 

Wow bears huh.. I should really maybe get out more

 

Nesting bear shakers, Don Shoemaker or copies of his design - the basket is unrelated...

~Cheryl

 

Oh my! If you could see my RED FACE. Poor old me can't tell a bird from a bear. Thanks to all of you !

 

That makes two of us.. bear?

 

I sincerely hope that won't happen if you come across a bear in real life.

 

AJ LOL I hope I can !

 

I am back again to Thank All of You, especially Cheryl. After looking at other Nesting Bears Shakers, I know these are original. They are marked Mexico and have the arrangement of the pouring holes are in an X on one and in a O on the other.

 

Should I mention that Shoemaker was thinking 'elephant' when e designed them? Always good to mention both 'bear' and 'elephant' when selling them...

~Cheryl

 

Cheryl, that is good to know because I say one pair listed as elephant shakers. With a laugh I thought I went from a bird to a bear and now an elephant.
Have a Great Week, sue

 

The trunk never made it to the final version?

 

Pretty sure they were originally marketed as elephants...*shrug*

~Cheryl

 

I learned a lot from this thread. I am not sure if I would have recognized what they were either. Thanks all.

 

Any other comments on country of origin for shakers, would be appreciated.

are yours marked Mexico ??

 

yes, they are marked Mexico. I did not see the markings when I sent the original post. Also, I did not notice the difference in he pouring holes arrangement. My 5 year old Grandson pointed that out to me. Look GM they are different.

 

G-d Bless his innocent heart !!!

( Have him post for you !! )