This rare walking stick features an intricate hand-carved horse head & saddle.
The horses saddle 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 - 93.5cm
Length of the handle - 13cm
Diameter of the shaft below the carving - 2.9cm
Weight - 405g
Very good condition with a natural curve & solid splits to the shaft - all stable & usable.
Antique Olive Wood Greek Kepkypa Corfu Walking Stick - Hand-Carved Horse Handle
SKU: A227174173252
£139.00Price
