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Fantastic folk art walking sticks

An exhibition at Ohio's Columbus Museum of Art spotlights a striking chapter in the history of American crafts

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    Pair of Complex Canes with Chains. Maker unknown (carved wood from a single branch). Midwest (attr.), 19th century.
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    Jesus on the Cross. Maker unknown (Carved hardwood – natural surface). Southwest, 19th century.
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    Vine Loops. Maker unknown (woven willow branches). Mississippi, August 1897.
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    Fisherman and Alligator. Maker unknown (wood, wire and metal beads). Midwest, ca. 1900.
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    Cane with Four Hands Ascending. Unsigned (carved and painted wood). Georgia (attr.), ca. 1910.
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    Cane with Ribcage of Branches. Maker unknown (root form). Michigan (attr.), ca. 1900.
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    Man Standing on Whimsy. Maker unknown (carved wood). New England (attr.), ca. 1890.
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    G.A.R. Cane with Tiger and Soldier. Maker unknown (carved and painted wood). Illinois, ca. 1890.
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    Monkey with Snake. Unsigned (carved and painted wood). Southern U.S. (attr.), ca. 1900.
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    Unknown maker, Massasauga. Minn., mid-19th century.
 

Five-Minute Museum is a weekend art series that previews interesting exhibitions -- current or upcoming -- from across the country.