Vintage mystery object/tool wood and leather

2013.214.1868

Vintage mystery object/tool wood and leather

Unknown object of unknown purpose, U-shaped wooden base; on top it has a wooden "handle" (perhaps) and a nail, and between those it is partially covered with leather rudely but securely tacked on; the leather has cut marks across it, and deep cuts along both sides

Wood

13.25 L x 3" W x 2" H (base); 4" H including "handle"