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Barnstar
This page is about the meaning, origin and characteristic of the symbol, emblem, seal, sign, logo or flag: Barnstar.
A barnstar (or barn star, primitive star, or Pennsylvania star) is a decorative painted object or image, often in the shape of a five-pointed star but occasionally in a circular "wagon wheel" style, used to adorn a barn.
They have no structural purpose, but may be considered lucky, akin to a horseshoe mounted over a doorway. They are especially common in Pennsylvania and frequently seen in German-American farming communities.
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Asymmetric, Closed shape, Colorful, Contains straight lines, Has no crossing lines.
Category: Good Luck Charms/Symbols.
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