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Boxwood folk art stick depicting a man with snake and lizard, Italy 1850.

About the Item

Folk art stick: single branch of naturally growing boxwood, punctuated by a series of carvings with different subjects, depicting a snake wrapping around the cane and a lizard, the figure of a man is carved into the knob. Italy mid of 19th century.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33 in (83.82 cm)Width: 2 in (5.08 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Boxwood
  • Place of Origin:
    Italy
  • Period:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU917139547972

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