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Folk art walking stick depicting a snake, USA 1800.

$1,315.05
£958.42
€1,100
CA$1,803
A$2,013.24
CHF 1,050.16
MX$24,755.80
NOK 13,254.35
SEK 12,478.50
DKK 8,370.12
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About the Item

Folk art walking stick, L-shaped knob made of carved and painted cherry wood. Along the stem, obtained from the branch, a snake is carved which coils around the cane. The snake's skin is part of the bark of the cherry branch, with traces of green and red coloring, to simulate the spots of the depicted snake. Metal ferrule. United States of America, late 19th century.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35 in (88.9 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU917145633602

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