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Long-handled wooden spoon. The bowl has a pointed base. The base of the handle has an elbow, and the handle tapers towards the tip. The handle is flat on the top, and rounded below. There is a small area of engraved design between the bowl and handle. The tip of the handle has been pierced. There is a large chip on the lefthand side of the bowl. The spoon has been stained a dark red or brown pigment, which appears to have mostly worn off on the front.
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