What is a Malacca walking stick?

A Malacca walking stick is a long stick made out of palm trees native to Asia. People use the sticks to help them maintain their balance when walking, particularly over uneven terrain. In some cases, artisans use the sticks as umbrella poles. On 1stDibs, find a range of Malacca walking sticks.

Do walking sticks really help?

Yes, walking sticks are helpful for walking. Walking sticks can help maintain posture, stability and provide support as well as take some of the impact out of your lower back and knees. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary walking sticks on 1stDibs.

What is the proper height for a walking stick?

There is not one consistent height for walking sticks but is instead dependent on your height and what you plan to use it for. Standing with your arms by your side, the walking stick should be 6 to 8 inches above your elbow. For climbing up steep hills, a longer stick is important.

What is a fancy walking stick called?

Walking sticks go by many different names. Some of them include: cane, handstaff, stave, shillelagh, crutch, alpenstock and staff. Walking sticks come in many different varieties from different staff material to unique and interesting heads, making them a desirable collectible. Find a collection of vintage and modern walking sticks on 1stDibs.

What is the correct length for a walking stick?

To measure a walking stick, the base should be placed a little wider than a foot from the outside of the wearer's shoe. The handle should be at wrist crease height with the elbow slightly bent when standing upright.

What is a Scottish walking stick called?

Scottish walking sticks are also called canes. They’re typically made of wood and have a ball on one end for someone to grip.

Snake Walking Stick

Wood Furniture With Animal Motif

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Cast Iron Stick Stand

Sterling Silver Cane Handle

Folk art walking stick depicting a snake, USA 1800.

$1,760

H 35 in W 4 in D 1.5 in

Folk art walking stick depicting a snake, USA 1800.

Located in Milan, IT

Folk art walking stick, L-shaped knob made of carved and painted cherry wood. Along the stem

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Antique Early 19th Century American Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Beautifully Carved Two Tone Malacca Gentleman's Walking Stick with Snakes

$435Sale Price|20% Off

H 34 in Dm 1.5 in

Beautifully Carved Two Tone Malacca Gentleman's Walking Stick with Snakes

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Beautifully carved two tone Malacca Gentleman's walking stick with snakes This is a finely

Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Folk art walking stick depicting a man with a snake. USA circa 1870.

$2,289

H 35 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in

Folk art walking stick depicting a man with a snake. USA circa 1870.

Located in Milan, IT

Folk art walking stick: a piece of fruitwood depicting the bust of a Native American with a snake

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Antiquities

Materials

Fruitwood

Folk art walking stick depicting a moving snake with its mouth open, Italy 1880.

$2,113

H 30 in W 5 in D 1.25 in

Folk art walking stick depicting a moving snake with its mouth open, Italy 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

Folk art walking stick, carved and painted from fruitwood, depicting a moving snake with its mouth

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Antiquities

Materials

Fruitwood

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Entwined Snake Cast Iron Brass Walking Stick Stand

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H 25 in W 15 in D 11 in

Entwined Snake Cast Iron Brass Walking Stick Stand

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Entwined Snake cast iron brass walking stick stand A charming piece with a very unusual shape

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Folk Art Walking Stick with Snake

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H 36.5 in Dm 1.5 in

19th Century English Folk Art Walking Stick with Snake

Located in Chicago, IL

A fabulous 19th century English tapered walking stick, carved of East Indian rosewood, and

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Antique 19th Century English Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Walking Stick Cane with Silver Snake's Head, 19th Century

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H 34.65 in W 5.52 in D 0.79 in

Antique Walking Stick Cane with Silver Snake's Head, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a superb 19th century continental walking stick, the handle with silver snake's head, circa

Category

Antique 1890s Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

American Folk Art Snake and Wood Spirits Walking Stick, Early 20th Century

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H 11 in W 31.5 in D 3.5 in

American Folk Art Snake and Wood Spirits Walking Stick, Early 20th Century

Located in Austin, TX

An intriguing early 20th century American folk carved walking stick, mounted as a sculpture

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Antique Sterling Handled Walking Stick or Cane with Figural Snake or Serpent

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H 33.5 in W 2 in D 5.5 in

Antique Sterling Handled Walking Stick or Cane with Figural Snake or Serpent

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique and very well executed sterling silver handled walking stick or cane is unsigned, but

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hand Carved Wood Memento Mori Skull with Kissing Snake Cane Walking Stick Handle

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H 5 in W 1.5 in D 1.75 in

Hand Carved Wood Memento Mori Skull with Kissing Snake Cane Walking Stick Handle

Located in Studio City, CA

is carved in very fine detail. Would be the crown jewel of any walking stick collection once attached

Category

20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

French Engraved Snake on a Cane or Walking Stick Phoney War, Meuse 1939/1940

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H 35.44 in Dm 1.97 in

French Engraved Snake on a Cane or Walking Stick Phoney War, Meuse 1939/1940

Located in Labrit, Landes

Cane carved during the phoney war, France, 1939 A snake is engraved around the stick Poplar The

Category

Mid-20th Century French Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Poplar

Cobra Hand, Carved Walking Stick, Walking Cane

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H 37.01 in W 3.55 in D 3.15 in

Cobra Hand, Carved Walking Stick, Walking Cane

Located in Retie, BE

Vintage cobra walking stick. A hand- carved wooden walking cane with cobra or snake head as

Category

Mid-20th Century European Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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Snake Walking Stick For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the snake walking stick you’re looking for. A snake walking stick — often made from wood, hardwood and metal — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer snake walking stick, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A snake walking stick, designed in the Victorian or Arts and Crafts style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one snake walking stick that is appealing in its simplicity, but Michael Kanners produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Snake Walking Stick?

Prices for a snake walking stick can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $304 and can go as high as $19,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,214.