| Place | Africa: South Africa |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL37790 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Heraldry |
| Physical description | Ivory, Wood |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | South Africa |
| Date made | 1902 |
| Conflict |
South Africa, 1899-1902 (Boer War) |
Walking stick carved by a Boer prisoner of war
Description
Wooden walking stick. Around the top of the shaft is carved 'BY A PRISONER. OF. WAR / GREAT BOER WAR / 1902'. The knob handle has broken off from the shaft and is inlaid with ivory in horizontal and vertical stripes, together with two horizontal stripes of ebony.
History / Summary
This walking stick was made by a South African (Boer) prisoner of war in 1902. It was was purchased by a British soldier serving in South Africa and is an example of the type of items made by prisoners to sell, or exchange for goods.