This odd wooden item was given to my buddy as a wedding present many years ago. It came from a distant relative who smiled enigmatically and gave no explanation.
It had wooden prongs and was small; it resembled a cross between a comb and a container for an unidentified object. It appeared to be merely a decorative piece at first glance.
In order to avoid coming across as impolite, my friend thanked the giver and carefully put the gift away in the closet. Years passed, and the enigmatic item was always causing uncertainty as it was moved from apartment to apartment and from shelf to shelf.
He even attempted to speculate as to its function: an earring holder? A little dryer for brushes? A work of art?
However, one night as we were rummaging through his belongings and came across it once more, we took a seat and made the decision to finally identify it. We went to forums, posted a picture, and opened the internet. and at last discovered the solution.
As it happened, it was a cheese holder. It is a unique yet really useful kitchen tool that allows you to chop and serve cheese without coming into contact with it. sanitary, convenient, and even a little unique.
However, there is still an issue that even the internet is unable to address: why would someone offer something like this at a wedding without describing it?
