Vintage mystery object/tool wood and leather

From collection Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Collection

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

Details

Wood 
No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
13.25 L x 3" W x 2" H (base); 4" H including "handle"