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Cane

Artist Jesse Foreman (North American Indian, Cherokee)
Date1930
MediumWood
DimensionsOverall: 38 1/4 × 5 1/4 × 1 1/4 inches (97.16 × 13.34 × 3.18 cm)
Credit LineGift of Harrison Jedel
Object number2010.47.1
SignedTop of the shaft cut at an angle inscribed in black paint: Made By Jesse Foreman May 13th 1930 Stillwell Okla.
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DescriptionCarved wooden cane with a carved snake encircling the upper portion of the shaft with half of the snake's body forming the curve of the handle.
Copyright© Jesse Foreman
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