Antique Hand-carved Primitive Scoop / Mortar with Handle frog on root is woven around what I

is woven around what I believe is orange painted glass

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

1970s) Color-Aid Standard Set of 202 color swatches

and I have not found another quite like it

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Antique Hand-carved Primitive Scoop / Mortar with Handle frog on root is woven around what II'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