Penobscot walking stick, ca. 1930
Contributed by Hudson Museum, Univ. of Maine
Item 23476
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Carvers who made rootclubs often carved walking sticks as well.
The sticks often were ornamented with chip carving and relief-carved designs. Each carver developed a distinctive style.
Other Information
- Title: Penobscot walking stick, ca. 1930
- Creation Date: circa 1930
- Subject Date: circa 1930
- State: ME
- Media: Wood
- Local Code: HM 6516
- Object Type: Physical Object
For more information about this item, contact:
Hudson Museum, Univ. of Maine
5746 Maine Center for the Arts, Orono, ME 04469
(207) 581-1902
http://www.umaine.edu/hudsonmuseum/
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LC Subject Headings
Wood carving
Indians of North America--Maine--Antiquities
Staffs (Sticks)
Indian art--North America
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