Need help identifying!!

[Jopparelocs]

I found this item while renovating a house built on mid 1600’s. It was behind a wall next to a chimney/fireplace. It is hand carved, about 27” long and is made of oak. I was told by someone it reminds them of a stick used by early settlers when they would play a game they learned from native Americans. I guess it was something like locrosse/field hockey. I would love if someone had some info on it.

 

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[owlcreek]

Hurling stick, gsme in Ireland, probably a immigrants.

 

[Jopparelocs]

How old do you think it is?

Hurling stick, gsme in Ireland, probably a immigrants.View attachment 1799386

How old do you think it is?

 

[owlcreek]

The hurley stix made in Ireland are mostly ash, range between 24-40 inches. If this is oak it could have been homemade for a immigrants child or ir cound have been made by someone who seen them playing on TV in the 70s no way to know.

 

[Jopparelocs]

Ok thanks for the info.

 

[owlcreek]

Could just be a stew paddle.too.

 

[Jopparelocs]

Just FYI I had an expert look at it. It’s actually a thatching tool from mid 1600’s to early 1700’s. That’s pretty cool!!