GROUP OF EIGHT CONTINENTAL ANTI-SEMITIC WALKING STICKS.

Late 19th-early 20th centuries

Eight wooden walking sticks bearing exaggerated carved visages of Jews, fashioned variably as scowling, devilish or grotesque in appearance. Including large hooked noses, pointed beards and otherwise unattractive facial features on both handle, and occasionally on shaft. Handles are carved from wood (6) and ivory (2), few with ringed silver collar or iron ferrule. Height range: 34-43 inches.

Provenance : Sotheby’s New York, The Zagayski Collection, June 29th, 1995, Lots 69-72. Please note: In accordance with US law and associated international treaties in relation to the auction-sale of ivory, this lot cannot be exported from the United States.