A CARVED MAHOGANY AND IRON STICK
AMERICAN, LATE 19TH CENTURY
The handle in the form of an Indian chief
51 ¼ in. long
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This carved stick was found in Jamestown, New York and by traditon, was carved by the "town drunk." He would use this implement to collect trash as barter for spirits.
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