This exhibition-worthy walking cane Is made using Sonoran desert ironwood burl, my favorite wood species (which is saying a lot for how many species I have used!). The handle has a rich, chatoyant golden color intermixed with chocolate browns, all with a gorgeous burl figured grain. Desert ironwood is dense, durable, chatoyant, colorful, and in this example its figured - can wood get better? Sonoran Desert Ironwood has been protected for decades now, conservationists have identified the species as a vital cornerstone of its ecosystem. The tree itself is stunted, small, and scraggly, see the last image for an example of the ironwood tree in its native range.

The lapidary elements are a turquoise colored stone also from the Sonoran Desert called “Chrysocolla”. This chrysocolla also has a red stone intermixed in it which ties in the red cocobolo rosewood shaft nicely. Cocobolo like this example is the best, its dark yet full of rich reds, oranges, and black line figure. This best quality Cocobolo came from Mexico decades ago and is now very scarce; the cocobolo tree is also a protected species.

This cane has a high-quality feel in the hand and a solid, substantialness. Its weight is suitable for most any user to use and enjoy. It is daily use appropriate. Total length measures 38" and can be shortened to fit.

M A T E R I A L S

Handle – Desert Ironwood burl from Arizona

Shaft – Mexican Cocobolo Rosewood

Lapidary - Chrysocolla

Rubber tip

Every Gillis Cane is a photographed original, you’ll always receive the exact cane in the images.