American Carved Folk Art Masonic Walking Stick Cane

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CARVED FOLK ART MASONIC WALKING STICK

Stained, ebonized and polychromed hardwood
With bas-relief symbolism along the length of the shaft
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Stained, ebonized and polychromed hardwood
With bas-relief symbolism along the length of the shaft
Circa late 19th century

36" in total length

A very lively Masonic walking stick with bas-relief emblems of skull and cross-bones, the Masonic "G", the double-headed eagle, a cross pattée, the square-and-compass and other symbolic emblems along the length. The handle is a simple shaped handhold with a stipled texture and the tapered shaft terminates in a simple tip with no ferrule.

Condition: Apparently original surface with wear, rubbing and loss - bright and glowing patina throughout. Large chip to the tip. Other minor wear, overall fine original condition.

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