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 Among
the many forms of vernacular folk art, carved canes and walking
sticks can be appreciated for both their beauty and their usefulness.
Until recently, little has been written about canes. They have not
had the attention given to other American folk art such as weathervanes,
quilts, tramp art or samplers. Yet canes have a wide range of functions
and a rich diversity of forms, making them far more varied than
most other folk art objects.
Today, use of a cane first brings to mind old age or infirmity,
but in the 19th century a cane or walking stick was a fashion accessory
and much was written about the proper and graceful use of the cane
or umbrella while walking in public. The history of the cane and
the staff goes back to biblical times, and over the years canes
have been used as religious and magical symbols, and as signs of
authority or power. In more modern times, even up to the present,
avidly collected canes have had handles made by Faberge and Tiffany,
as well as those of elegantly carved ivory, jewel-inlaid wood, and
intricately fashioned silver. The range of so-called systems canes
is likewise very wide: there are ones that were hollowed to hold
alcoholic beverages and substances such as tobacco, and ones that
contained tools, gadgets of all sorts, and even musical instruments.
There is, as well, a large category of canes as weapons.
Clearly one need only cut a tree branch to length and use that as
a walking stick or cane. What makes the carved canes "art"
is the adornment that people have been compelled to add: incised
drawings; carved raised messages commemorating events, places and
people; figures or animals forming the handles, or climbing, encircling
or entwining the shaft.
With a carved cane you will not only have a useful support when
walking or standing but you will have an art piece to be proud of.
Think of the possibilities for meeting and greeting people when
you have a carved cane accompanying you where ever you go. Looking
into purchasing one of these extraordinary pieces is well worth
your time and money.
Related Topics:
Walking Staff
A walking staff is different from a typical walking cane or stick
in a couple of ways, both in its history and its function.
Walking Stick
The handle on a walking stick may be a good support handle or not,
depending on what it has been marketed for.
Walking Sticks
If you enjoy traversing trails, hiking through canyons, or simply
walking in the park, the use of walking sticks will make the adventure
much safer and easier on your body.
History
Of Walking Sticks
Ever since human beings have walked upright, long sticks have been
used in one way or another for climbing uneven ground and mountainous
terrain.
Collapsible
Walking Stick
Walking sticks, like everything else these days, are becoming more
and more convenient.
Carving
A Walking Stick
Whittling is an enjoyable activity that costs only as much as your
pocket knife!
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