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It came up as a side comment in a chat and they do indeed exist (and you can buy a Jackalope there too at the same time):
http://www.bigcountrytradingpost.com/jernigan/misc_new.htm
also:
http://farmmeats.co.nz/walkingsticks/
What are the advantages/point?
A good page on walking sticks, their history and classification:
http://www.rauantiques.com/Articles.asp?ArticleID=50
which says:
and this:
http://www.bobsticks.co.uk/materials.htm
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http://www.bigcountrytradingpost.com/jernigan/misc_new.htm
also:
http://farmmeats.co.nz/walkingsticks/
What are the advantages/point?
A good page on walking sticks, their history and classification:
http://www.rauantiques.com/Articles.asp?ArticleID=50
which says:
Even sticks whose decorative material may be somewhat less than appealing can bring high prices based on its rarity. One such stick is the bull's penis cane which, aptly named, is covered from top to bottom wtih the phallic skin of one very unlucky bull. Fortunately, the material's origin is not readily apparent unless an explanation is offered.
and this:
In fact, practically anything can be (and probably has been) used to make a walking-stick shank, including glass, plastic, ivory, a giant cabbage stalk, even a bull's penis!
However, each material has its own characteristics, affecting appearance, shape, strength, stiffness and weight...and price. So no single material is suitable for every stick.
http://www.bobsticks.co.uk/materials.htm
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