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Milton Jews (American, b. 1932) Carved Wood Cane

Sold for $100 at Material Culture on Jan 23, 2017.

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Milton Jews (American, b. 1932) Carved wood cane. Inscribed with the name Rosetta, and the number 8. Carvings depict a spiraling leaf pattern and accompanying symbols. Artist's signature is stamped near the foot of the cane along with pen-written words. The handle is a full brass bird with long tail feathers. Size: 40" L (102 cm). See "Each Piece Has Its Own Story to Tell", The Carved Canes of Milton Jews, by Glenn Hinson, Folklore Program, Dept. of American Studies, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill: https://materialculture.com/the-carved-canes-of-milton-jews/

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