Cane, Stag Horn Carved, Malacca, 19th c.
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Description
This cane or walking stick has a grip made of stag horn that has been carved into various animal heads, including birds of prey, wolves, a bear, and a human woman. They connect to the cane with a silver collar, and has a subcollar three inches below that. The ferrule is made of brass.
Condition
Weight (Lbs): 0.5
Height (In.): 35.5
Width (In.): 2"
Depth (In.): 1"
Size: 463.5 x 4.0 x 4.0"
Maker: Unknown
Material: Stag horn, Malacca, silver, brass
Date: 19th C.
Provenance:
Condition: Some patination to the horn, minor losses to the carving including a tiny chip to the falcon's beak.
History: As an artist's focus, the heads of walking sticks have been used as an expression for centuries. Their artistry is a recognized genre of folk art and have been a staple of any culture that uses the sticks for fashion or aid in traveling.
Height (In.): 35.5
Width (In.): 2"
Depth (In.): 1"
Size: 463.5 x 4.0 x 4.0"
Maker: Unknown
Material: Stag horn, Malacca, silver, brass
Date: 19th C.
Provenance:
Condition: Some patination to the horn, minor losses to the carving including a tiny chip to the falcon's beak.
History: As an artist's focus, the heads of walking sticks have been used as an expression for centuries. Their artistry is a recognized genre of folk art and have been a staple of any culture that uses the sticks for fashion or aid in traveling.
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Cane, Stag Horn Carved, Malacca, 19th c.
Estimate $300 - $550
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