Patriotic paint on this beauty is all original in red, white and blue, with 16 stars spiraling the handle. This looks like it was a parade bat and may have been used for the 1876 Centennial, or could be later such as late 19th century. Either way this is a one-of-a-kind folk art piece and is in gorgeous condition. Shows good age with a rich patina and cracks in the paint from decades of time, measures 33" long and stands as an important piece of early folk art.