A Collection of (17) Hand Carved Japanese Walking Canes with Animals

Meiji period (1868-1912), includes seventeen (17) carved bamboo wood gentleman's walking sticks, resembling a branch in shape with slender proportions that are carved with a myriad of different animals, having either a curved handle or knotted ball to top of each.

Longest 36 1/2 in.

Collection of Michael and Ingrid Kelly, Worldwide Gallery Antiques, Fredericksburg, Virginia

Good estate condition; five without caps to bottom.