Makila Walking Cane with concealed blade Dated 1924, from the Basque Country Spain - 14282


Up for sale is this unusual and curious walking cane from the Basque country, Spain also known as Makila. It conceal a short steel pike 3 inches long mounted with a long brass bolster on a long branch of a tree. Engraved brass mounts with inscription GUERNIKAKO 1924 (The name of a local oak tree symbolizing the fight for freedom of the Basque people) and LERRESSOBB may be the owner name. Head knob is horn. Length 34 inches. very good condition.

 
 
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