Beechwood distaff. Curved rod with decorative carving towards the middle. Cylindrical shape with narrow ends. The lower part I fixed into the thicker, conical-shaped top part, called “jeica”. The geometrical designs form a pattern of circles on the lower part of the distaff, inlaid with tin and notched. (Beech wood, tin). Length 1220mm.
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