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Folk art walking stick depicting a man with a snake. USA circa 1870.

$2,346.53
£1,737.26
€1,950
CA$3,248.93
A$3,547.05
CHF 1,859.58
MX$43,080.33
NOK 23,223.06
SEK 21,928.77
DKK 14,845.77

About the Item

Folk art walking stick: a piece of fruitwood depicting the bust of a Native American with a snake carved along the curved shaft and painted green. The eyes of the Native American and the snake are made of painted nails. Native American origins. United States of America, second half of the 19th century.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35 in (88.9 cm)Width: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU917146718032

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