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19th c. African American Walking Cane

19th c. African American Walking Cane

An African American made walking cane constructed from a single body of ash wood featuring a bust of man.

 

Facial features present both a sensitive and strong presence indicating a strong respect for culture of the period. Retains original paints with a light varnished finish.

 

Survives in an overall very good and original as-descended state of condition.

 

Purportedly from a family in North Carolina. Ca. 1890. 32 1/2"T.

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