This rare walking stick features an intricate hand-carved horse head & saddle.
The horses bridle is embossed;
'Kepkypa'
'Kepkvpa is the Greek Island known as Corfu, which is an Italian corruption of the Byzantine Kovpcd. The people on the island of Corfu make these hand-sculpted olivewood sticks, In Kepkypa (Corfu), olive wood is seen as the wood of life and new beginnings.'
Strong olive wood shaft with an original metal ferrule
Perfect for a Greek collector or for use.
Measurements:
Length - 91.5cm
Diameter of the handle - 9.2cm
Diameter of the shaft below the carving - 1.8cm
Weight - 186g
Very good condition with rubbing to the horses nose.
Antique Olive Wood Greek Kepkypa Corfu Walking Stick - Hand-Carved Horse Handle
SKU: A226666281836
£135.00Price