Walking stick - Wood, Gewei

Antique walking cane with deer-antler handle – knobby shaft – 83 cm

This characterful antique walking cane combines a naturally grown, knobby wooden shaft with a striking deer antler handle. The shaft shows an organic, bumpy texture with numerous natural knots and a gently twisted form — typical of canes crafted with respect for the natural growth pattern of the branch, rather than machine-turned.
The handle is an authentic piece of antler, mounted at a right angle to the shaft in a classic L-shape.

The antler displays the typical rough, porous texture on the upper side and a smoother, weathered underside, with a natural color range from cream to dark brown. A decorative transition band in dark brown (horn or stained leather) connects the antler to the wooden shaft, a refined detail that points to craftsmanship from the era when walking sticks were finished by hand.

The rubber stopper at the bottom is a later addition and therefore not original — a practical adjustment that only enhances the cane’s usability as a contemporary mobility aid or decorative object.