An exquisite Blackamoor cane by Faberge's primary competitor, the noted F. Kochli of St. Petersburg, Russia. Made entirely of carved obsidian, the head is adorned with striking diamond eyes and impressive carvings. The ebonized cane features a distinctive gold band enamel in the form of a shirt and tie.

Blackamoors, often referred to as Moretto or Moor’s head, represent the historic emblem of Venice, dating from the medieval European period, when Saracen pirates plagued the coast of Dalmatia. For centuries the Moors played a significant role in the disorder and upheaval of Venetian power. First believed to have talismanic purposes, golden earrings featuring Moor heads were made en vogue during the Hellenistic period. In la