What is she holding in this wallpaper?

Question:

I bookmarked this wallpaper of a manga-style miko and am curious to know what she is holding? And what it's used for? Thanks.

http://victorica.hanyuu.net/jpeg/389f61f…

Answer:

It's a stick used for this.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harae

We call it お祓い棒 oharaibou