Over 760 color photographs display hundreds of canes & walking sticks, including formal canes with gold, silver, & ivory handles. System sticks have objects hid

A comprehensive study of walking canes from around the world, dating from the distant past to the modern-day. The book presents a historical context on both pra

Canes and pipes, especially those made from found materials or by unsophisticated craftsmen, have long been of special interest to carvers and collectors. This

Features step-by-step projects for a variety of sticks, staffs and canes. Includes a history of walking sticks, reasons to make your own, full-color gallery, an

"Carve beautiful wildlife walking sticks with step-by-step projects, ready-to-use patterns, an inspirational color photo gallery, and advice on wood sourcing an