DepartmentLatin America

Cane with hand holding fish

NameCane

CultureQuechua

DateMid-20th century (1950 - 1960)

Place madeSarhua, Ayacucho, Peru, South America

MediumWood

DimensionsOverall: 30 11/16 x 2 15/16 x 2 15/16 in. (78 x 7.5 x 7.5 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2009.26.8

Collections

Andean Folk Art

DescriptionIncised wood cane with handle of a human hand holding a fish. Nine carved geometric and zig zag bands divided by images of the Crucifixion, humans, animals and plants. The top and bottom areas incised with words.

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