Superb cane or walking stick made of hand-carved solid wood, decorated with a continuous frieze of pre-Columbian characters wearing feather headdresses and geometric tunics typical of Aztecs and Mayans, alternating with stylized animal motifs (probably bulls or sacred cattle) and vegetal patterns. The entire piece is carved in low relief and enhanced with polychromy in red, green, and ochre, giving the decoration remarkable vibrancy. Handcrafted work from Latin America: Mexico – State of Guerrero, Oaxaca or Michoacan, circa 1960-1970. Very beautiful "tiger honey" patina typical of tropical woods used in Mexican art craftsmanship. Dense and well-balanced piece made of tropical wood such as Parota, Guayacan, or Copal. Max dimensions: Length 84 cm x max diameter at the top 4.2 cm Weight: 605 grams Carefully packed shipping worldwide Authenticity: Original Type: Cane Origin: Americas Country of origin: Mexico Materials from: Mexico Material: Wood
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Superb cane or walking stick made of hand-carved solid wood, decorated with a continuous frieze of pre-Columbian characters wearing feather headdresses and geometric tunics typical of Aztecs and Mayans, alternating with stylized animal motifs (probably bulls or sacred cattle) and vegetal patterns. The entire piece is carved in low relief and enhanced with polychromy in red, green, and ochre, giving the decoration remarkable vibrancy. Handcrafted work from Latin America: Mexico – State of Guerrero, Oaxaca or Michoacan, circa 1960-1970. Very beautiful "tiger honey" patina typical of tropical woods used in Mexican art craftsmanship. Dense and well-balanced piece made of tropical wood such as Parota, Guayacan, or Copal. Max dimensions: Length 84 cm x max diameter at the top 4.2 cm Weight: 605 grams Carefully packed shipping worldwide Authenticity: Original Type: Cane Origin: Americas Country of origin: Mexico Materials from: Mexico Material: Wood