Walking Stick Ferrule

50-49-1343B

From: Philippine Islands | Northern Luzon

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 50-49-1343B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Bontoc
Provenience Philippine Islands | Northern Luzon
Locus Bontoc
Section Oceanian
Materials Metal
Description

Dark brown wood; spiral wrapping of brass wire with ends buried in the wood; long iron butt the top of which is wrapped hollow cane which does not completely cover wood; solid iron square section twisted tapering. Above brass wire spiral a threaded brass cap nailed to end of staff; Cap decorated with sunburst design flanked by winged dragons with a shield between tails. Words "Wunder Patent" and "Lampe" above the design.

Credit Line Purchased from Misses Elizabeth H. Metcalf and Sarah S. Metcalf, 1950

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