Hand churn made from wood. The handle tapers towards the tip and is roughly round in cross section. The head is carved with a zig-zag shape around the edge, which has six points that are staggered. The head is flat at the handle side and forms a six pointed star on the bottom. There is a red stain on part of the object.
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