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An Extraordinary Substantial Polychromed Thorn Wood Folk Art Walking Stick
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An Extraordinary Substantial Polychromed Thorn Wood Folk Art Walking Stick

1900 - 1920
Description

An extraordinary and large polychromed thorn wood folk art walking stick, the natural form of the wood is used in a very clever way, the gnarled root ball as the head of a Turkish man with turban and the bottom of the stick as a foot. There is a £25 charge for postage and packing. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request

Physical Dimensions
Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Folk Art Walking Stick to the 1900s.

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SA951567
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Description
An extraordinary and large polychromed thorn wood folk art walking stick, the natural form of the wood is used in a very clever way, the gnarled root ball as the head of a Turkish man with turban and the bottom of the stick as a foot. There is a £25 charge for postage and packing. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request
Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Folk Art Walking Stick to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA951567
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

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A hand-carved polychrome thorn wood walking stick featuring an anthropomorphic head and a painted red and grey shaft.
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Archive I A hand-carved polychrome thorn wood walking stick featuring an anthropomorphic head and a painted red and grey shaft.

An Extraordinary Substantial Polychromed Thorn Wood Folk Art Walking Stick

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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

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A hand-carved polychrome thorn wood walking stick featuring an anthropomorphic head and a painted red and grey shaft.
An extraordinary substantial polychromed thorn wood folk art walking stick
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A hand-carved polychrome thorn wood walking stick featuring an anthropomorphic head and a painted red and grey shaft.
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  • ObjectWalking Sticks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFolk Art
  • MaterialThorn Wood, Paint
  • ColourWarm Brown, Red
  • MotifsAnthropomorphic handle, Carved facial features, Polychrome paint finish, Natural timber shaft
  • SizeH 93 cm (37 in) x W 11 cm (4 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

This folk art walking stick dates from 1900 and uses the natural form of thorn wood. The piece displays a polychrome paint finish in warm brown, red, and grey, highlighting a carved anthropomorphic head shaped like a Turkish man wearing a turban on the gnarled root ball, while the bottom of the shaft is carved into the shape of a foot. The design incorporates carved facial features and a painted shaft detailing buttons along a grey vestment. Standing at 93 cm high, 11 cm wide, and 10 cm deep, the stick serves as a decorative accessory. Positioned beside the front door, the walking stick functions as a practical walking aid or a standalone decorative object in a hallway. The folk art style brings character to an interior setting, displaying a natural timber texture combined with painted highlights. The construction utilises the original gnarled contours of the wood to shape the anthropomorphic handle and the foot at the base.

FAQs

Folk art walking sticks are hand-crafted canes created by untutored makers, often featuring carved figurative elements, anthropomorphic heads, or natural branch forms adapted into decorative handles.

Traditional makers utilized natural timber species such as thorn, oak, hazel, and fruitwoods, frequently finishing the surfaces with polychrome paint, varnish, or natural wax polishes.

Authentic examples demonstrate natural age wear along contact areas, visible hand-tool marks, natural timber shrinkage, and original paint loss or craquelure across polychrome surfaces.

These sculptural objects are commonly displayed in umbrella stands near entryways, mounted individually on wall displays, or positioned as decorative accents in alcoves and corners.

Keep the object in a stable climate away from direct heat and moisture, dusting gentle with a soft dry brush to protect delicate painted finishes from flaking.
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