

2-A Maine Antique Digest, April 2015
An Exceptional Carved Cane with a Man’s Head Atop a “Whimsy”
Staff
Signed and carved on all four sides of the staff: “Abram Cook, Maker, 1906, Canisteo, New York.”
Wood in untouched original surface. The carved, small objects move freely within the staff.
This cane is an example of form and function that transcends into a strong expression of folk art
in wood. Height 36”.
See color photos on the Internet at
www.maineantiquedigest.comand at
www.antiquesandfineart.com/bpollackFrank & Barbara Pollack
American Antiques & Art
American Primitive Paintings, Furniture, Textiles, Folk Art,
and Related Accessories of the 18th, 19th, and 20th Centuries.
1214 Green Bay Road, Highland Park, Illinois 60035
Tel: 847.433.2213 Cell: 847.922.5141
barbarapollack@comcast.netExhibiting at
The Winter Antiques Show
Jan. 25-Feb. 3, New York City
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