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Milton Jews (American, b.1932) Sinner's Cane

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Milton Jews (American, b.1932) Sinner's Cane

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Milton Jews (American, b. 1932) Sinner's Cane. Devil's head handle with inscribed shaft naming Beezle-bub and the 7 deadly sins, artist's signature stamped near the base. See "Each Piece Has Its Own Story to Tell:The Carved Canes of Milton Jews," by Glenn Hinson, Folklore Program, Dept. of American Studies, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill: https://materialculture.com/the-carved-canes-of-milton-jews/. Size: 38" L (96 cm). Property from the Jim and Kit Horne Collection.

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Milton Jews (American, b.1932) Sinner's Cane

Name: Milton Jews (American, b.1932) Sinner's Cane
SKU: 124218004
Price: 400 USD
Availability: InStock

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