Hollandse volkskunst Beddestok/ Beddenstok/ Mangelplank

Description

Rare Dutch Bedstick/ Mangelplank
I have never seen this model myself.
In my opinion it is a bed stick to properly and smooth out the sheets and blankets in a bed
It is made from 1 piece of oak wood
 It has been used very intensively, so that the carved decorations are quite worn.
Some small pieces have already broken off, but that was a long time ago given the beautiful aged patina.
A beautiful piece of Dutch folk art

Bought in the province of Overijssel
Size: 86 cm long, 9.4 cm wide and 1 cm thick
Weight 260 gr