1548 - Curiosities - Unusual Walking Stick. Levant, 19th century; carved from hardwood; the handle features a depiction of a bearded old man wearing a fez-like headdress and a cloak held by a snake, the stick features over 20 depictions of animals, primarily snakes and lizards—some devouring others—as well as a monkey, a stag, additional roe deer, and a wild boar. Length: approx. 90 cm.

Curiosities - Unusual Walking Stick. Levant, 19th century; carved from hardwood; the handle features a depiction of a bearded old man wearing a fez-like headdress and a cloak held by a snake, the stick features over 20 depictions of animals, primarily snakes and lizards—some devouring others—as well as a monkey, a stag, additional roe deer, and a wild boar. Length: approx. 90 cm. An unusual walking stick. Levant, 19th century, carved hardwood depicting a bearded old man wearing a fez-style headdress and a cape held by a snake; the stick features more than 20 depictions of animals, primarily snakes and lizards—some devouring others—but also a monkey, a stag, other roe deer, and a wild boar. Length: approx. 90 cm.