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Erotic folk art walking stick depicting a man in act of praying, England 1850.

$6,589.79
£4,905.67
€5,500
CA$9,026.36
A$10,039.29
CHF 5,242.20
MX$122,167.45
NOK 66,950.95
SEK 62,788.18
DKK 41,869.58
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About the Item

Erotic folk-art walking stick, made from a single carved fruitwood branch. The knob depicts a man standing in the act of praying with folded hands and a large caricature head with a large bent nose wearing a hat. In the rear part, under the mertingale of the coat, there is a small brass knob. By rotating it, a spring releases and a strip of the coat opens, from which the man's straight penis emerges. Eyes in colored sulphurous glass. England circa 1850.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39.5 in (100.33 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Fruitwood
  • Place of Origin:
    England
  • Period:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU917146027162

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