Handmade Praxinoscope Size:Large The rich walnut exterior is

The rich walnut exterior is adorned with a simple magnolia inlay

Designer Akio Yamamoto says the concept was inspired by images from Hindu mythology that depict superhuman demigods with three faces and six arms

The four pieces are easy to wiggle and rotate but not so easy to get apart

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More difficult to put back together than to take apart but still relatively easy when compared to other Akio Yamamoto designs like Vortex

Handmade Praxinoscope Size:Large The rich walnut exterior isRediscover the magic of animation with this vintage optical toy. Invented by Charles Reynaud in 1877, the praxinoscope utilizes a rotating drum and a series of mirrors to create brilliant moving pictures. Made by Garami and tvs in Hungary, this mesmerizing instrument is constructed from copper and wood. Eight illustrated paper strips are included to create a variety of different animations.