Here is a beautiful and colorful cane using a few rare and obscure woods. The handle is Senegal rosewood. Unfortunately this species is currently a highly coveted but critically endangered species that is subject to illegal logging and trafficking. It’s in very high demand in China as its considered one of the “hongmu” or China’s list of rosewood species. Senegal rosewood is not one of the “true” rosewoods that are all Dalbergia species, but it is a related species and just as attractive, its scientific name is Pterocarpus Erinaceus. My stock of this wood is very old and has been legally harvested and imported into the USA.

The shaft is Himalayan Cedar, this species is unique and rarely exported outside of its native range as timber. Its a true cedar in ever respect, high in natural oils with a wonderful and strong scent. Its not often I incorporate soft woods into my canes but this Himalayan cedar though light weight is very strong and sturdy - great strength to weight ratio. This makes the cane fairly light weight and nimble, easily carried and enjoyed on long walks. But its still sturdy and strong to support. This should make a good daily use cane. Total length measures 38” and can be shortened to fit.

Second to last image is of a Himalayan Cedar tree (Cedrus deodara) in Northern India

Last image is of the Pterocarpus Erinaceus tree in its natural habitat.

M A T E R I A L S

Handle – Senegal Rosewood, Pterocarpus Erinaceus

Divider – Amboyna burl sapwood, thin Rosewood and Cedar

Shaft – Himalayan Cedar from India

Rubber tip

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