Category
Folk Art
Medium
wood
Distinguishing marks
Carved with "C heart FHG", symbols including pyramid, hand/glove, ladder, 5-point star, triangle, trowel, hatchet, anchor, compass and sextant, and several other unknown symbols. The staff is carved with snakes, lizards and turtles.
Condition
Excellent
Date Period
I would estimate this piece to date to the late 19th, early 20th century
Size and dimensions of this item
38" tall
Weight
somewhere around 1 - 2 pounds
Long Description
This is a 38" tall cane or staff intricately carved with snakes, lizards and turtles. It is also carved with many mason symbols near the top of the staff and some initials. It was given to my 91 year-old grandfather by a same-age friend. The friend claims it belonged to his granmother somewhere in the Central KY area.
History
Unknown. Possibly came from somewhere in Central Kentucky area.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
Gift
For Sale?
Yes