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silla was born out of a passion for beautiful objects: special pieces with aesthetic and historical significance. In 2009, after years of collecting, Andrew Silla and his wife Grace began to work privately with clients from their residence in Southern Maryland. Quickly outgrowing the space, the business was moved from Maryland to Pennsylvania in 2012 and after several warehouse location changes it was firmly settled in the present brick-and-mortar location in downtown Shippensburg.

The 9000 square foot brick-and-mortar gallery is home to a large collection of works of art and estate jewelry. We specialize in sculpture circa 1860 through 1930 with a particular emphasis on the Animaliers and as such the gallery always has a very large collection of exceptional European and American sculpture available on display.

Carved Folk Art Walking Stick of Skeletons and Octopus

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Regular Price: $1,845.00

SKU:: 511FQH29P
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CARVED FOLK ART WALKING STICK OF SKELETONS AND OCTOPUS
Probably circa late 19th / early 20th century

37 7/8" L x 1 1/4" W (handle)

ref. 511FQH29P

Carved in low relief along the length of the shaft with a continuous field of skeleton figures climbing the textured surface over an octopus, the surface worked against a densely stippled ground. The skeletal forms are rendered in linear outline with exposed rib cages and skulls, stylistically austere.

The handle is bulbous and smoothly finished and is centered around the exposed and polished burl-wood of the handle that has then been carved to look like melting wax. The lower tip is fitted with a copper ferrule.

Condition: Minor abrasions and surface wear consistent with use. Oxidized ferrule. Minor shrinkage cracking along the shaft.