RARE HAND CARVED Walking Stick Cane - RAM Folk art

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RARE Ukrainian Wooden Hand Carved Walking Stick / Cane RAM Item Description This is a new rare wooden hand carved walking stick or cane. This stick is made of natural wood by craftsman from Carpathian mountains region (Western Ukraine) and is a real example of Ukrainian folk art. The stick is never used and is in perfect condition. You can fill up your collection or it can be a wonderful gift. Length: approx. 35.0 inches (900 mm). Walking sticks started out as a necessary tool for the shepherd and traveler. A nice hefty stick was an excellent way to protect against thieves and to keep animals in line. Over time, the walking stick gradually began to be known as a symbol for power and strength, and eventually authority and social prestige. Rulers of many cultures, past and present, have carried some form of walking stick or staff. In the United States, presidents have often carried canes and received them as gifts. The Smithsonian has a cane given to George Washington by Ben Franklin. It features a gold handle in the shape of a Phrygian cap. In our time, walking sticks are usually only seen with formal attire. Collectors of canes look for the old, the new and the novel. Canes with hidden features such as hidden compartments, pool sticks, and sword canes are popular among collectors. Handles have been made from many substances, both read more
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