This rare walking stick features a rounded top with a hand-carved flower, under which is a ribbed pattern embossed; 
'Kepkypa'
'Kepkvpa is the Greek Island known as Corfu, which is an Italian corruption of the Byzantine Kovpcd. The people on the island of Corfu make these hand-sculpted olivewood sticks, In Kepkypa (Corfu), olive wood is seen as the wood of life and new beginnings.'

Strong ebonised olive wood shaft that has been carved to resemble blackthorn. 

Perfect for a Greek collector or for use.

Measurements:
Length - 87cm
Diameter of the top - 4.7cm
Diameter of the shaft below the Kepkypa carving - 2.5cm
Weight - 408g 
 
Very good condition with some use marks. Natural split to the top.