Three Carved and Painted Fraternal Organization Parade or Ceremonial Props

Description:

Three Carved and Painted Fraternal Organization Parade or Ceremonial Props, America, late 19th century, a red-painted walking stick with gilt ball finial on a tapered shaft with integrally carved, black-painted encircling snake, lg. 37; a gilt and brown-painted wooden halberd, lg. 44; and a gilt and black-painted pick axe, lg. 32 1/2 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

Walking stick-age crack on finial, all pieces with scattered paint loss.


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