Walking stick with ivory knob, France, late 19th c. Ivory, malacca wood. The ivory knob depicts Andromeda tied naked to a rock. Her hair is tied back by an innocent-looking bow, her gaze is lowered. Narrow leather collar composed of three straps, malacca wood shaft, horn ferrule. Total length: 95 cm, ivory knob: 14 x 4 x 4 cm CITES trade permit of 2022 is available. Cane with ivory knob, France Ivory, malacca wood. Depiction of Andromeda, chained to the rock. Small leather collar, malacca wood shaft, horn ferrule. Comes with CITES trading permit from 2022.

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