Contributed by Hudson Museum, Univ. of Maine
Description
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.
About This Item
- Title: Penobscot walking stick, ca. 1930
- Creation Date: circa 1930
- Subject Date: circa 1930
- Location: ME
- Media: Wood
- Local Code: HM 6516
- Object Type: Physical Object
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Indian art--North America
- Indians of North America--Maine--Antiquities
- Staffs (Sticks)
- Wood carving
- Wabanaki Indians
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For more information about this item, contact:
Hudson Museum, Univ. of Maine5746 Maine Center for the Arts, Orono, ME 04469
(207) 581-1902
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