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Walking Stick, 20th Century China Wood; 47 1/2 × 1 × 1 in. 2021.7.6 Anonymous Gift
Walking Stick
Walking Stick, 20th Century China Wood; 47 1/2 × 1 × 1 in. 2021.7.6 Anonymous Gift
Walking Stick, 20th Century China Wood; 47 1/2 × 1 × 1 in. 2021.7.6 Anonymous Gift

Walking Stick

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-walking sticks & canes
Date20th Century
Made AtChina, Asia
MediumWood and leather
Dimensions47 1/2 × 1 × 1 in. (120.7 × 2.5 × 2.5 cm)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift
Object number2021.7.6
DescriptionThis object is a wooden walking stick from China. It has a simple and elegant design, with a small curve at the top for a handhold. For centuries, walking sticks and canes have been used by various cultures and peoples around the world, primarily as an aid for walking over uneven ground, but also as a defensive weapon or a symbol of status and authority. A simpler walking stick such as this one likely served a utilitarian purpose.
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