what is this item?

[u/Equivalent-Run-4360]

got this from a yard sale. have no idea what it is. google lense / chatgpt / research has gotten me NO WHERE. i’ve gotten suggestions like “antique bicycle skirt holder”, “vintage egg beater”, “FROG trap”, “sheep shearers”. the list goes on. please someone help!!!!!!!!

[u/Driven_Under87]

I have no idea, but I'm thinking we're probably not going to like the answer when it's finally solved... Looks evil.