three-folk-art-carved-wood-canes
Lot 1180
Three Folk Art Carved Wood Canes
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
19th and 20th century, the first, with carved leaf decoration to the shaft, inscribed "J.W. Allen" and dated "1884" at the handle, mounted with a brass cap; the second, a cane with box trapping a sphere and painted snake motif to the shaft; the last, a carved cane with a tiered handle.

The largest 35 3/4 in.

From the Collection of the late Michael Joyce and Archie Carter III, Greensboro, North Carolina
Proceeds to Benefit Greensboro Urban Ministry

All with use wear including rubbing to the handles, minor abrasions, and wear at the ends, natural age cracking to the older canes.