Antique Hand-carved Primitive Scoop / Mortar with Handle charming puppet I believe there was originally

I believe there was originally one more small orange ring right below the topper

These plates were purchased from the estate of a prominent choreographer in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood

when plants were in the right stage of maturation

) a few different Coushatta pine needle baskets

I really could not love this more

Antique Hand-carved Primitive Scoop / Mortar with Handle charming puppet I believe there was originallyI'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