Antique Hand-carved Primitive Scoop / Mortar with Handle frog on root and I have not found

and I have not found another quite like it

This vintage Danish Modern Viking figure

is the most perfect warm shade of orange

The top bar could be replaced if desired by carefully opening the seam on the backside

with some aging/darkening to the paper but the drawing itself is in very good shape

Antique Hand-carved Primitive Scoop / Mortar with Handle frog on root and I have not foundI've seen handled bowls of this form described as mortars, scoops, ladles and dippers; whatever one wants to call this one, it is truly a beautiful thing. I believe it is carved of burl wood and is a gorgeous warm honey color (possibly maple), with a great sheen and smoothness from use and age, I'd guess well over a hundred years. Because it feels so wonderful in the hand, I'd want to use it or at least keep it near at hand; or one could wrap that