Antique wooden ladle with carved handle. Origin: Norway

This Norwegian hand-carved wooden ladle dates back to the late 19th century. The simple yet functional design reflects traditional craftsmanship techniques used in rural households for everyday cooking and serving needs. The ladle features a round bowl and elongated handle with some visible markings. Wooden utensils like this were essential tools in pre-industrial kitchens and have become highly sought after by collectors of folk art and primitive kitchen tools. Antique wooden ladles are valued by collectors of rustic farmhouse decor, primitive Americana, and Scandinavian folk art for their authentic patina, craftsmanship, and connection to traditional cooking methods of the past.