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Folk art walking stick depicting a man on a chain-shaped shaft, USA 1880s.

$4,190.89
£3,097.99
€3,500
CA$5,699.90
A$6,386.70
CHF 3,324.52
MX$78,131.51
NOK 42,198.66
SEK 39,856.13
DKK 26,650.78
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About the Item

Folk art walking stick of American folk art. The stick is made entirely from a single branch of fruit wood, carved and ingraved. The tip is made of copper, smooth with decorative lines and studded. The shaft of the staff is carved as a sequence of rectangular rings Chained together. A cubic element fills the last part of the upper ring which opens in a circular shape circumscribed by a relief belt with a sort of lock in the rear part. Above there is a male figure with hands in his pockets, a short-sleeved shirt and metal nails to represent the buttons. The head shows attention to detail. United States, circa 1890.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 43 in (109.22 cm)Width: 2 in (5.08 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Copper,Fruitwood
  • Place of Origin:
    United States
  • Period:
    1880-1889
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU917142725772

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