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Reproduction of Topirets', Walking Stick

1978.04.0007

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Artifact Identification Reproduction of Topirets', Walking Stick   (1978.04.0007)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Personal Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Personal Gear
    3. :
  3. Personal Assistive Artifacts
Artist/Maker Stamped on base of foot: price and "HSN"
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date 1970s
Culture Ukrainian, Hutsul, Huculian
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 89.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 13.4 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 2.0 cm
Weight 380 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Animal--Shell, Glass, Varnish, Plant--Wood, Metal
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Sawing, Inlaying, Staining

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography Under Review

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Gift of the Ukrainian Student Association, UIUC
Reproduction Yes, The wooden ax head makes this piece a reproduction of an actual topirets'. It is made for the tourist market, or worn by local Ukrainians when they dress up in folk costume. - Dmytro Shtohryn, 2/98

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