Walking stick (8) - Wood

Collection of eight wooden walking or hiking sticks.

Photo 4: The grip is carved from the natural fork of a branch, creating an original T-shaped structure with small branches and wooden reliefs that offer a rustic and unique grip. The shaft has a glossy polished finish with warm, reddish wood tones, preserving the irregularities and small natural knots along its length. Base: The bottom ends with a natural wood base that is slightly enlarged and shaped. Size: 93 cm.

Photo 11: Handcrafted wooden walking or hiking stick. The grip features a rounded knob or natural joint formed by a knot/root of the wood located at the left end. The shaft is a long straight rod but with a slightly irregular and natural profile, maintaining the authentic look of the branch or young timber from which it was carved. Size: 92.5 cm.

Photo 17: Wooden walking or hiking stick. The grip: The upper part features a rounded knob or grip shaped as an elongated cone. Just below the grip there is a small pass-through hole designed to insert a wrist strap (dragon) or a cord. The shaft is straight, smooth, and made of solid beech wood. The base has a rubber tip (or protective seal), ideal for better grip on surfaces and to prevent wear on the wood. Size: 87 cm.

Photo 22: Wooden walking or hiking stick. Grip and cord: Features a rounded knob in light wood on the top and a through hole through which passes a braided leather cord, used to loop around the wrist to prevent the stick from slipping from the hand. The central shaft is made of turned/sculpted beech wood in a warm tone. The bottom features an elongated metal tip (protective point), essential for footing on rough, rocky, or icy terrain and to preserve the wood from wear. Size: 83 cm.

Photo 28: Walking or hiking stick. Hook or aspida grip: The upper part has a natural curvature or molded into the shape of a snake/animal head or simply a curved knob to facilitate grip. The shaft is characterized by numerous protruding knots along its length, left intentionally at the points where old twigs were cut to give a rustic look and a better grip. The wood appears stripped, planed/smoothed, and finished to remove splinters, while preserving the natural shape of the branch. Size: 89 cm.

Photo 33: Shepherd’s crook (or vincastro) stick, characterized by the typical unmistakable curved top hook. It features a broad curve at the upper end that ends with a small turn or extension outward. Made from solid, smooth, varnished poplar wood with a natural or lightly impregnated finish, keeping the original shape and nodosity of the branch. Traditionally used by shepherds both as a support during long travels and to gently hook sheep or kids by the neck or legs without hurting them. Size: 83.5 cm.

Photo 38: Shepherd’s stick (or crook/pennant handle). Made from natural beech wood, worked and smoothed, featuring a typical light honey-toned finish. The top is bent into a U shape (the classic “crook”), a form traditionally designed to allow shepherds to hook animals (sheep or goats) by the legs or neck without injuring them. In addition to its traditional pastoral role, sticks of this type are commonly used as walking or trekking sticks, or as decorative artisan objects. Size: 82 cm.

Photo 43: Hand-carved wooden walking or hiking stick (pastoral or wanderer’s stick). Made from a branch or solid poplar shaft, shaped with the classic hooked or curved knob grip. Features a dense punched or relief-carved pattern for improved grip. Along the entire length of the stick are carved and pyrographed (or carved) various decorative motifs, symbols, and scenes, such as buildings (including a church or chapel) and decorative geometries. The wood retains much of its natural finish with tonal variations and visible knots toward the base. Size: 80 cm.