Here is museum worthy cane, beautiful and full of natural history. Each element of this cane is very special but the Meteorite adorning the end of the pistol grip handle is one of the rarest and most unique materials I’ve ever worked with. Its a super rare type of meteorite called a Diogenite, only a fraction of a percent of all meteors that come to Earth share this classification. The specific name of this meteor is NWA 7831. This Diogenite is thought to have originated inside the crust of 4 Vesta, one of the largest objects in the meteor belt. These crystals formed billions of years ago, then were blasted by dramatic impact out of 4 Vesta, to eventually come and land on Earth as a meteor. A fascinating story and a brilliant stone. It catches light marvelously, shimmers, has translucent qualities, and has rich colors. This little piece of rock, for its size, is one of the most expense items I've ever acquired.

Now for the woods. The handle is ultra curly Nelia wood from Australia. Nelia is an arid region acacia species with a Latin scientific name: Acacia loderi. Its little more than a shrub that grows in the arid borders of the Australian outback. This wood is incredibly dense and durable, and this example has an exhibition quality curl figured grain. Its separated from the shaft with a bright layer of brass. The shaft is a full length and gorgeous example of genuine lignum vitae which is the densest wood in the world! This slow growing species wouldn’t even consider floating in water, what a joke! Today Genuine lignum is highly protected and very scarce.

This is among my heaviest canes. If you like the idea of a hefty cane, you’re in the right place! Users of smaller stature would only enjoy using this cane for short periods of time, if at all before it would grow tiresome on the arm. Which might be ok for some, this is best considered a special occasion cane on account of its quality. Its not a chunky cane, its size is standard for my work, its just such heavy and dense woods. Total length measures 38” and can be shortened to fit.

For more information on the NWA 7831 Meteorite, follow this link to The Meteoritical Society website: https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?code=57282

M A T E R I A L S

Handle – Acacia Nelia Wood from Australia

Divider – Brass

Shaft – Mexican Guayacan Wood

Lapidary - NWA 7831 Diogenite Meteorite

Rubber tip

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