Walking stick with a female nude and a Breton sabot on the handle 1883 - 1895

This walking stick, carved by the renowned Post-Impressionist artist Paul Gauguin, is a fascinating example of his interest in the exotic and the symbolic. Crafted between 1883 and 1895, the stick features a female nude figure intertwined with a serpent, a recurring motif in Gauguin's work, which alludes to themes of temptation and primal instincts. The handle is capped with a Breton sabot, reflecting Gauguin's fascination with his Breton heritage and the simple life. This walking stick, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a unique and evocative piece that embodies Gauguin's artistic and personal interests.