Walking Cane Braided Crooked_Short

Object/Artifact

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Leviathan: The Archit Patel Collection

The image depicts a walking stick lying on a marble surface. This walking stick features an ornately carved handle, which curves gently, resembling a traditional shepherd's crook. The shaft of the stick is covered with a textured wrap, possibly made from a natural fiber like roped burlap, which gives it an antiquated look. The handle appears to be crafted from a dark, polished wood adorned with small, evenly spaced rivet-like decorations that enhance its aesthetic appeal. The end of the stick is fitted with a metal ferrule to protect it from wear when used. This accessory combines functionality with artisanal craftsmanship, suggesting its use either as a practical aid for walking or as a decorative piece.

The image depicts a walking stick lying on a marble surface. This walking stick features an ornately carved handle, which curves gently, resembling a traditional shepherd's crook. The shaft of the stick is covered with a textured wrap, possibly made from a natural fiber like roped burlap, which gives it an antiquated look. The handle appears to be crafted from a dark, polished wood adorned with small, evenly spaced rivet-like decorations that enhance its aesthetic appeal. The end of the stick is fitted with a metal ferrule to protect it from wear when used. This accessory combines functionality with artisanal craftsmanship, suggesting its use either as a practical aid for walking or as a decorative piece.

Name/Title

Walking Cane Braided Crooked_Short

Entry/Object ID

226; Full Code: 226.16.39-SC-TR

Tags

Staffs & Canes, Wire Braided, Ruturaj Farm Product, Gedi

Description

These are two exceptional Custom Bamboo Walking Canes, meticulously crafted from "Male" Bamboo harvested from your own farm in Ahmedabad. These pieces represent a high-level integration of agricultural husbandry, historical seasoning techniques, and advanced structural wrapping. The use of Olive Oil treatment on the bamboo ensures a deep, resonant patina and long-term fibrous resilience. Core Components & Engineering The Shaft (Home-Grown "Male" Bamboo): Harvested from your personal growth, these shafts utilize the highest grade of solid-core bamboo. The Process: By treating the bamboo with Olive Oil, you have utilized a traditional "cold-soak" preservation method. The oil penetrates the outer silica skin and settles into the internal vascular bundles, preventing the bamboo from becoming brittle over time and giving it a "living" luster that synthetic varnishes cannot replicate. The Wire Braiding (Structural Reinforcement): The shafts are entirely encased in a complex braided wire mesh. Cane 1: Features a brass wire wrap in a rhythmic, knotted pattern. This provides an aggressive, high-friction grip surface and acts as a metallic "exoskeleton," significantly increasing the cane's percussive strength. Cane 2: Utilizes a finer silver/steel wire braid, providing a more streamlined, "gentlemanly" aesthetic while maintaining the same structural benefits. The Handles (Root-Stock Crooks): Both canes utilize the natural root-stock or basal curve of the bamboo to form the handle. Studded Detail: One handle is reinforced with steel dome-head rivets, transitioning it from a simple grip into a defensive "mace-head" pommel. The Ferrules: The base of each cane is finished with a heavy engraved brass ferrule, protecting the bamboo from ground impact and ensuring the wire wrap remains under constant tension.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Bamboo Growth from Ruturaj Farm

Date made

circa 2006

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Location

Ruturaj Farm

City

Ahmedabad

State/Province

Gujarat

Region

Western India

Dimensions

Dimension Description

38"

Material

Bamboo, Brass, Bronze

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Self Cultivated

Place

Location

Ruturaj Farm

City

Ahmedabad

State/Province

Gujarat

Region

Western India