Steel Spatula c. 1940

"Steel Spatula" is a 1940s piece of folk art by an anonymous artist. This simple yet effective artwork depicts a long, thin spatula with a five-pointed star cut out of the blade. It's likely that the spatula was used in a kitchen, and the cutout was a decorative element, but the precise purpose of the star is unknown. The work, created in the style of folk art, likely holds a deeper meaning that is only revealed by the context of its creation, the artist's personal experiences, or the culture within which it was produced.