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Autumn 2021 Americana Auction

Sat, Oct 16, 2021 10:00AM EDT
Lot 148

Folk Art Cane - Afro-American Hand Holding Ball

Estimate: $300 - $600

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$300 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$1,000,000 $50,000
Unusual folk art waking stick. Carved and painted Afro-American hand holding a yellow ball. American, late 19th century. L 34-3/8". Condition: Original including paint.
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