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Walking stick
Unpeeled blackthorn stick; handle carved and painted to resemble a swan's head; brass and aluminium ferrule secured with pin.
Everyday objects become works of art in the hands of a wood carver. Craftspeople can see designs in the way wood has grown, and use their carving skills to bring them to life. In the past, carved sticks were given to people as a token of appreciation. Some sticks reflect particular interests or a particular activity. Stickmaking was a hobby craft rather than a means of earning a living.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F84.129.3
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
Length
(mm): 915
Width
(cm): 60
Depth
(mm): 40
weight (kg):<0.1
Material
Blackthorn
Brass
Aluminium
Paint
Location
Exhibit
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