Walking stick

anonymous, c. 1795 - c. 1805

Vines, from which grapes grow, are warped (twisted) by nature. This walking stick, made from such a vine, was not intended for support during walking. Rather, it was a fashionable accessory to attract attention. The use of ivory and buffalo horn for the handle show that this was an expensive purchase.

  • Artwork typewalking stick
  • Object numberBK-1973-34
  • Dimensionslength 86 cm, diameter 7 cm
  • Physical characteristicsHout, ivoor, buffelhoorn

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Walking stick

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-1973-34

  • Description

    Wandelstok van een getorste wijnstok: open spiraal van grillig gegroeide wijnrank. Een verbindingsring van ivoor en een haak van donkerbruin buffel(?)hoorn.

Creation

  • Creation

    maker: anonymous, Netherlands

  • Dating

    c. 1795 - c. 1805

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    Hout, ivoor, buffelhoorn

  • Dimensions

    • length 86 cm
    • diameter 7 cm

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