Household Necessity?!

Doesn't everyone need one of these? This must have been a very important tool since it appears as if it would take hours to make one! I saw this handmade harrow at Antiques on the Common ~ quite a unique piece ~ I was drawn to the subtle colors and textures ~ just beautiful in its simplicity.

Wouldn't it make a great wallcovering?! Or maybe a giant back scratcher?!

{Interesting info ~ I would never have known what this was for without this sign!}

{side and closeup views}