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African Hardwood and Carved Bone Early 20th Century Walking Stick
African Hardwood and Carved Bone Early 20th Century Walking Stick

African Hardwood and Carved Bone Early 20th Century Walking Stick

Located in GB

At the top, it is finished with a turned domed button to cover the natural hollowed centre. African, circa 1920.

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Vintage 1920s African Other Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Set of 3 African Stick Figures
Set of 3 African Stick Figures

Set of 3 African Stick Figures

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H 19.5 in W 2.25 in D 2.25 in

Set of 3 African Stick Figures

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Set of 3 African carved wood stick figures. Mounted on a wood base with iron rod holding them in place.

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Vintage 1970s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Circa 1900 Antique African Walking Stick
Circa 1900 Antique African Walking Stick

Circa 1900 Antique African Walking Stick

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H 38.5 in W 2.75 in D 2 in

Circa 1900 Antique African Walking Stick

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1900 antique African walking stick. Dense hardwood. Crack at one twist - natural from aging.

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Early 20th Century Zimbabwean Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

American Indian Folk Art Walking Stick
American Indian Folk Art Walking Stick

American Indian Folk Art Walking Stick

Located in Southampton, NY

African Folk Art Walking Stick

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Early 20th Century Central African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century African Zulu War Club "Knobkerrie" Killing Stick
19th Century African Zulu War Club "Knobkerrie" Killing Stick

19th Century African Zulu War Club "Knobkerrie" Killing Stick

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

The word Knobkerrie derives from the Dutch knop (knob or button), and the Bushman and kerrie or kirri (stick). The weapon is employed at close quarters, or as a missile, and in time...

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Antique 19th Century South African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Cameroon 20th-Century Beaded Totem Walking Stick on Base
African Cameroon 20th-Century Beaded Totem Walking Stick on Base

African Cameroon 20th-Century Beaded Totem Walking Stick on Base

Located in Queens, NY

African Cameroon 20th-Century red, black, white and yellow beaded totem walking stick with a black square base Good, shows minor patina, no bead loss observed, stray threads, metal ...

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20th Century African Tribal Antiquities

19th Century Weaver Stick Sculptures, Africa
19th Century Weaver Stick Sculptures, Africa

19th Century Weaver Stick Sculptures, Africa

Located in New York, NY

From the Nupe tribe in Nigeria, wooden weaving sticks. Decorative hand-carved tops. Make a collection with S4583/5/6/8. Stands are of steel and measure 4" x 5" Height range 35" to 46...

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Antique 19th Century Nigerien Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Walking Stick Cane with Carved Ebony African Tribal Male Head
Walking Stick Cane with Carved Ebony African Tribal Male Head

Walking Stick Cane with Carved Ebony African Tribal Male Head

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Walking stick cane with carved ebony African tribal male head.

Category

Early 20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Walking Cane, African, Ebony, Tribal Stick, Figure, Victorian
Antique Carved Walking Cane, African, Ebony, Tribal Stick, Figure, Victorian

Antique Carved Walking Cane, African, Ebony, Tribal Stick, Figure, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique carved walking cane. An African, ebony tribal stick with figural male mask, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century More Desk Accessories

Materials

Ebony

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Shangaan Prestige Stick, South Africa
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Shangaan Prestige Stick, South Africa

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Shangaan Prestige Stick, South Africa

Located in New York, NY

This artfully carved hardwood stick features a four-fingered claw grasping an egg, symbolizing the fragile and somewhat mysterious nature of life.

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Antique Late 19th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Brass

African walking stick.
African walking stick.

African walking stick.

Located in Vancouver, BC

Unique and esthetically pleasing, hand-carved figural walking stick from Africa.

Pair of STICK FIGURES
Pair of STICK FIGURES

Pair of STICK FIGURES

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H 63.5 in W 2.5 in

Pair of STICK FIGURES

Located in Sarasota, FL

Pair of Male And Female STICK FIGURES hand carved wood with bead eyes

Category

Early 20th Century African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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African Stick For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic African stick available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every African stick was constructed with great care. There are 10 variations of the antique or vintage African stick you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect African stick — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right African stick, those designed in Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made African stick over the years, but those crafted by Egg Designs are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is an African Stick?

An African stick can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $750, while the lowest priced sells for $310 and the highest can go for as much as $2,800.