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Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Walking Stick
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Walking Stick

Artist/Maker (Kenya)
Datecollected between 1960-1973
Mediumwood, leather, fur, textile and pigment
DimensionsOverall: 34 7/8 x 1 5/8 in. (88.6 x 4.1 cm)
ClassificationsTools and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Professor and Mrs. Robert R. Ferens
Terms
    Object number91.0474.139
    DescriptionMany eastern and southern African people carry canes and walking sticks as important accessories, especially men of elder status.
    On View
    Not on view
    Collections
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Dan people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Dan people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    collected between 1960-1973
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maasai people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maasai people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maasai people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maasai people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Ibibio people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Hausa people
    collected between 1960-1973
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Akan people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    collected between 1960-1973
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    20th century