Old Wood Paddle, Plunger

Found the old paddle in an estate cleanout Estate items came from the Mid-West, I think they said Illinois or Indiana Hubby calls it a plunger for a butter churn I picture a paddle for laundry 40 1/2 inches tall with the base of 5 inches across Doesnt show wear but has been sitting unused for over 20 years I am 15 miles east of Parker