Walking Stick

Clyde L. Cheney

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a carved wooden object with detailed surface design. The left side shows a full-length wooden staff or walking stick with intricate carvings. The right side is a close-up view of the detailed pattern on the wood, revealing a complex design of repetitive shapes and possibly anthropomorphic or zoomorphic forms, with a layered arrangement decorated with plant-like elements. The style is precise and meticulous, highlighting cultural artistry through detailed renderings of carved wooden surfaces.