Wooden butter scoop or dough paddle

This wooden scoop from Norway is a primitive kitchen utensil dating from the 19th to early 20th century. Hand-carved from a single piece of wood, it was commonly used in rural households for scooping butter, flour, or other dry goods, as well as for working with dough. Primitive wooden kitchen tools like this are highly valued by collectors of folk art. These utilitarian objects represent traditional craftsmanship, appealing to collectors interested in preserving artifacts of everyday domestic history. The natural patina developed over decades of use adds to its authenticity and appeal.