Carved Polychrome Figural Walking Stick

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Carved Polychrome Figural Walking Stick, early 20th century, a lizard holding leaves and a ball over coiled snakes on which foxes, a rabbit, a frog, and a fish ascend, with foliate and heart motifs, no stand, (minor paint imperfections),lg. 34 in. N.B. Found in Florida. Provenance: Aarne Anton/American Primitive Gallery. Literature: For a similar cane, see George H. Meyer, AMERICAN FOLK ART CANES, (Seattle, 1992),p. 36, fig. 39.
Estimate $6,600-8,600

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