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Artifact

Walking Cane

Description

  • Walking cane made of a dark wood. 
  • Handle of the cane is made from ivory and carved on into a lion head with a small horse underneath. 

Background Information

  • Belonged to John Growder whose international oil drilling career lasted 32 years, taking him to India, Arabia, Japan, and Egypt. 

Date

Prior to 1931

Dimensions

inches
Length:
1.0
Width:
1.0
Height:
38.0

Events, Places, People

  • John Growder

Originating Location

Unknown

Subject

  • A walking cane made from dark, smooth wood with a small, ivory handle. The handle is carved to look like a lion's head with a small horse underneath.
  • Close-up view of an ivory handle carved into a lion's head with a small horse underneath. It is attached to a dark wooden cane.
  • Close-up view of the back of an ivory handle. A lion's mane has been carved into it using diagonal and horizontal stripes. It is attached to a dark wooden cane.

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