 |
at a thrift store and was made from a tree branch. Smaller branches were cut off and ivory buttons were inserted where the smaller branches were removed. |
 |
 |
last year's gem and mineral show and is made of a type of rosewood which was hand carved in Indonesia. |
 |
 |
sword cane in my collection. This one was made in China. |
 |
| The canes below are: 1. Made from 50 cal. shell
cases (from China)
2. An old black lacquered cane with horn tip and 14K gold band 3. An old octagonal ebony walking stick 4. A hardwood cane carved to resemble bamboo The two old canes were purchased at thrift stores for $3.00 each. |
|
|
|
|
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
| This bamboo cane from Thailand was purchased
at a yard sale. The handle details show some of the many inscriptions that cover the cane. |
 |
 |
| This, last of the purchased
canes, came from this year's gem show. It's from Africa and the handle is a warthog tusk. |
 |
 |
