This walking stick has a bovine horn pommel top with braided leather handle & d-ring.
'The Basque Country is the name given to the home of the Basque people. The Basque country is located in the western Pyrenees, straddling the border between France and Spain on the coast of the Bay of Biscay. Euskal Herria is the oldest documented Basque name for the area they inhabit, dating from the 16th century.'
The stick has a medlar shaft, a traditional Basque wood, and an original patterned metal ferrule embossed wit the maker & date:
'Ainciart Larressore 1915'
'The makhila workshop has been making makhilas (traditional Basque sticks) in the village of Larressorre for over 7 generations. The story began in the 1780’s with the Ainciart family. In 1926, Marie-Jeanne Ainciart, who had taken over the family business, married Jean Bergara. The following generations continued the heritage and excellence of the Ainciarts whilst keeping both names in the signature of each makhila.'
Measurements:
Length - 95cm
Diameter of the top - 3.4cm
Diameter of the shaft under the leather - 1.6cm
Weight - 419g
In good condition with some surface age marks, excellent patina.
Antique Spanish Medlar Basque Makila Walking Stick - Ainciart Larressore 1915
SKU: A226251029939
£295.00Price