This is a beautiful and functional hand turned reclaimed hardwood kitchen pestle, masher and/or kraut stomper. It measures 12 1/2 inches in length and the large mashing end is 2 1/4 inches wide. It is turned from reclaimed hardwood and has a beautiful pale blonde coloring to it. It's a perfect addition to any kitchen. Great for canning, mashing, pestle use and kraut making. As this is turned from a reclaimed piece of wood, it may have small nail holes, worm holes, gouges, saw marks, or other various marks left from the original piece of wood. These are not flaws, but rather remnants of history and characteristics of the age of the wood. All of my products are turned from reclaimed or salvaged wood. I do not buy commercially prepared blanks or pay to have trees taken down. I use only urban wood, wood local to my area, or wood I find that I can reuse. Please read more on my profile to learn about my sustainable practices.