Painted Folk Art Shillelagh
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Awesome carved folk art shillelagh club. Initials, “TK” and “P” carved on shaft. Fantastic original painted surface with good alligatoring. A formidable primitive country weapon that would definitely crack a few skulls. Discovered in central Ohio.
A shillelagh is a wooden walking stick and club or cudgel, typically made from a stout knotty stick with a large knob at the top, that is associated with Ireland and Irish folklore.Â
Date: 19th century.
Size: Â 20″ long. 2 1/4″ greatest diameter.
Condition: Typical use wear and aging. No splits or cracks.
Price: $131
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Categories: Country, Folk Art, Primitives, Wood