Please note that these canes are for decorative purposes only and should not be used as a medicinal walking aid. They make great gifts and many admirers of African walking sticks maintain a collection of different designs that they showcase in their homes. Most of our African walking sticks are made from either Sese Wood, Mvuli Wood or African Blackwood. In the west, these canes are grouped in collection or mounted on walls and serve as great decor and talking pieces for homes. Traditionally, these canes were used as to defend its owner from some wild and dangers animals but in modern times they have become a symbol of prestige and leaders of various African ethnic groups would use them when presiding over special occasions and important functions. The majority of these items were carved in Kenya with a few being carved in other areas of the motherland. Each walking stick is carved using local wood found naturally in that country and set with various images and patterns of African animals and vegetation. Each decorative cane is crafted by hand by a local master artisan. African Canes/Walking Sticks - Pg 2 Below is a selection of African hand carved wooden canes or walking sticks carved by traditional African artists from all over Africa. A collection of decorative African walking sticks or walking canes. African walking stick / cane, the handle a tusk section, the shaft is carved with masks, 99 cm long A hollow blown glass walking cane whimsey, in clear glass with bulbous head and spiralling shaft, length 148 cm.
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