About Our "Earth Staffs" |
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Our "Earth Staffs" are so named because they incorporate elements of the three Earth realms;
the underground, the surface, and the sky. The staffs have crystals and metals from under the earth, wood
and leather from life on the earth, and feathers from life above the earth.
We make these staffs within dedicated sacred space while setting our intention to receive guidance from the spirit world on what combinations of materials and design will have the most beneficial effect. They are made one at a time by spiritual people for spiritual people. Each staff is a completely unique creation and energetic tool. Our staffs have a very commanding presence and are great for use as a Shaman staff, ceremonial focal point, or merely to accompany and assist you on your walks. When natural branches are used, they are branches that have been gathered from open land after having fallen and dried. We do not cut branches from live trees for our staffs. Our naturally gathered branches become reborn with new energy. |
We also make staffs using combinations of exotic woods from around the world. For some staffs we use one or two types
of wood alone while others are laminated combinations of various colors and grains. The staffs are shaped by hand in
the time honored tradition and never cut on a lathe. The resulting imperfections in symmetry or slight waviness to the staff is part
of their charm and character. In most cases the exotic woods are not stained and are simply finished to a high gloss to bring out the
natural color and grain of the wood.
Some staffs have carved dragon or animal totem headpieces. These are usually carved in Bali by skilled artisans working in rosewood or mahogany. The carvings are then adapted into a unique headpiece and permanently joined to the staff.
When crystal tips are present we use a very specific procedure to permanently attach the crystal tips to the wood staff. We then use leather or other materials to "dress up" the interface between the crystal and the wood. The leather, cord or metals you see next to the crystal are not the structural component in joining the crystal, but instead serve as a blending influence between the crystal and the staff. Leather is often used to cover the hand hold area. The leather handles can be either spiral wound or they can be lace-up corset style handles.
Note: Our walking staffs are basically functional art and power objects. They are meant either to assist you while walking or simply to be used as ceremonial objects. They are not meant for people with disabilities or a medical need for strong support to enable proper walking. If you have a medical need for walking support, seek advice from your physician or visit a pharmacy to obtain an appropriate device.
Some staffs have carved dragon or animal totem headpieces. These are usually carved in Bali by skilled artisans working in rosewood or mahogany. The carvings are then adapted into a unique headpiece and permanently joined to the staff.
When crystal tips are present we use a very specific procedure to permanently attach the crystal tips to the wood staff. We then use leather or other materials to "dress up" the interface between the crystal and the wood. The leather, cord or metals you see next to the crystal are not the structural component in joining the crystal, but instead serve as a blending influence between the crystal and the staff. Leather is often used to cover the hand hold area. The leather handles can be either spiral wound or they can be lace-up corset style handles.
Note: Our walking staffs are basically functional art and power objects. They are meant either to assist you while walking or simply to be used as ceremonial objects. They are not meant for people with disabilities or a medical need for strong support to enable proper walking. If you have a medical need for walking support, seek advice from your physician or visit a pharmacy to obtain an appropriate device.
