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20th C. American Folk Art Wood Cane Muppet Heads

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20th C. American Folk Art Wood Cane Muppet Heads

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**Originally Listed At $250**

North America, United States, ca. late 20th century CE. An amusing wooden cane presenting a cylindrical body hand-carved with relief decoration of dozens of Muppet heads - from Kermit to Fozzy to Gonzo! - each accompanied by their inscribed names and surmounted by a brass handle in the form of a starfish. A brass cap envelops the bottom to protect the wood when in use and a fiber rope is tied around the top of the cane, just below the handle. Size: 1.9" W x 31.1" H (4.8 cm x 79 cm)

Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010

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Condition

Some light surface wear as shown. Otherwise, intact and excellent with nice remaining detail. Signed "WHG" near handle.

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20th C. American Folk Art Wood Cane Muppet Heads

Name: 20th C. American Folk Art Wood Cane Muppet Heads
SKU: 146183230
Price: 300 USD
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Estimate $300 - $600

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