Antique American Folk Art Carved Wood Cane with Head & Dual Captive Balls 1900s

  

Antique American Folk Art Carved Wood Cane w/ Head & Dual Captive Balls 1900s. This is a listing for an antique early 20th century American folk art walking cane, hand carved from a single piece of hardwood. Measuring approximately 3.3 feet in length, this cane features two free-floating wooden spheres carved within enclosed cages, with a free-floating captive ring that sits between them. A stylized figural head sits just below the handle of the cane. Both the balls and the ring were carved in place rather than assembled, a process.

Achieved entirely by hand with small chisels and knives, wherein each element was cut loose from the solid shaft yet left intact within it. The piece presents beautifully, showing only the light wear expected of age. The wood has a warm, even tone with no cracks or structural issues. It was likely carved in the United States during the early 1900s, when such "captive ball" and caricature carvings were popular among itinerant craftsmen and rural woodworkers.

This cane comes from an art collection primarily dominated be early 20th century pieces. It was kept in a climate controlled environment. This type of carving served less as a functional walking aid and more as a showcase of skill - a form of American folk art that combined humor, ingenuity, and handcraft in equal measure. Dimensions: 40" L x 2.2" D Weight: 1 lb. Dickson Antiques strives to use recycled packaging materials wherever possible.

8.75" H × 7.5" W (handle to spout) × 4.75 D. We will respond to you within 24 hours and do our best to help you out! Item condition is reflected in the listing photos. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact.