KepkypaThis rare walking stick features an intricate hand-carved horse head with original glass eyes, along with a mans head to the reverse.
The shaft is embossed;
Kepkypa
'Kepkypa 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.'
The stick is made completely from olive wood with a metal ferrule.
Perfect for a Greek collector or for use.
Measurements:
Length - 86.5cm
Length of the handle - 11.9cm
Diameter of the shaft below the carving - 3cm
Weight - 556g
Very good condition with an old restored split - all solid & usable.
Antique Olive Wood Greek Kepkypa Corfu Walking Stick - Hand-Carved Horse Handle
SKU: G178376921122
£159.00Price
