The object is made of wood, handmade, circular in shape. Lightly varnished, it still shows signs of past use.

The object reflects a skill traditionally associated with or practiced by the Acadian population. More specifically, it reflects the development of culinary arts. The artisanal production of bread and other dough-based foods was also carried out by women.

From the early days of colonization in Acadia and Quebec, bread was an integral part of the settlers' diet. Baked mainly by women, it was called "country bread." Bread accompanied the main dish, such as pork trotters stew. Other types of baking were also practiced in Acadia, including the making of ployes, buckwheat pancakes; galettes chaudes (small instant bread rolls); poutine en sac (balls of bread dough placed in a bag and cooked in boiling water); and tortaux (bread made from leftover bread dough). Until the early 20th century, bread was often baked in outdoor ovens. This bread was sold to tourists visiting the region, among others. A bread oven can still be found in the Gaspé Village of British Heritage.