This cane or walking stick has a carved surface in a manner reminiscent of beading. From the base upward are two pairs of intertwined snakes, one pair on top of the other, leading to the traditional coat of arms of Mexico. This coat of arms is their mythological founding of the ancient city of Tenochitlan. It depicts a golden eagle clutching a snake in its talons and beak with the sun rising behind it. It stands on a prickly pair, over a dream catcher shape declaring "Mexico."

Weight (Lbs): 1
Height (In.): 34.5
Width (In.): 1.75
Depth (In.): 1.75
Size: 274.5 x 4.0 x 4.0"
Maker: Unknown
Material: Chechen
Date:C. 1900
Provenance:
Condition: Mild rubbing and wear from age and use, no noticed breaks.
History: Canes were a popular accessory to the fashion minded far more than as an actual ambulatory aid during the 18th and 19th Centuries, dying out as a stable by the early 20th Century. Interestingly, the size of the ferrule, the metal cap on the base of a cane, is a fairly accurate measure of dating the cane, as by the 18th century, it began to shorten with the advent of maintained road systems and paved paths.