This cane offers a unique visual between the ancient and modern forms of the same species, Red Gum from Australia. The handle is ancient Red Gum and it's nearly black. It spend several thousand years buried in a river bed getting stained darker and darker by mineral exposure but deprived of oxygen thus preventing decay. It's highly figured, some of the most figured ancient material I've ever acquired, making it one of my most unique offerings. The ancient red gum is very chatoyant, but because the wood is so dark it takes lighter room or outdoor lighting conditions to see the curl figured grain come to life. For reference, the handle more figured then the shaft. The shaft is also red gum but it shows what this species looks like cut and dried from a recent tree - quite vibrant! The pin inlays and in the divider is mother of pearl, not an uncommon material in higher-end craft, its about time I got around to using some, this is my first cane with it. The round inlays have a very nice shimmer as one would expect from pearl. Cane weight is medium, it would make a great daily use piece for just about anyone. Total length measures 38" and can be shortened to fit.

The last image is of an Australian red gum tree that’s a few hundred years old. the man inside is one of my Australian timber sources. He was not even considering cutting the tree, just admiring.

M A T E R I A L S

Handle – Curl figured Ancient Red Gum from Australia
Divider - Mother of Pearl from Australia, and Aluminum
Shaft – Figured red gum from Australia
Rubber tip