A charming carving of a ragamuffin boy tops this wonderful cane. The handle is carved and painted with delightful detail, from the boy’s facial expression to the texture of his clothing textiles. A smooth, light-hued wooden shaft finishes this cane with a sturdy appeal.

Boasting an intriguing provenance, this cane hails from the private collection of former American ambassador to the Seychelles, journalist and media executive Dick Carlson. An avid collector of canes since his bid for Mayor of San Diego, California in 1984, Carlson’s collection in his home, office and summer home in Maine is estimated to total some 3,000 canes and walking sticks. Carlson has an affection for canes for their often unique artistry, but also for their innate usefulness — “because they’ve been used by someone for something.”

35 1/2" length