Natural-Crook Stringybark Walking Stick
Natural-Crook Stringybark Walking Stick
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Made by Braydon Williams from Tasmanian stringybark, this walking stick has a naturally curved shaft and a distinctive crook-shaped end. Pale timber, small knots and darker markings give it an individual appearance.
Sold individually: 1 walking stick.
Cultural context
Woodcraft remains an important part of Tasmanian Aboriginal cultural expression, encompassing established practices and contemporary creativity. Braydon’s stringybark walking sticks belong to his present-day practice as a palawa maker, with each piece shaped by his craftsmanship and the natural character of the timber.
A Note on Cultural Respect
Buying this piece does not grant permission to copy Aboriginal designs or teach cultural knowledge. If it will be used in Aboriginal cultural learning, seek guidance and consent from local Aboriginal Knowledge Holders or a local Aboriginal community-controlled organisation. Agree on what may be shared, who will lead the activity, and how people will be acknowledged and paid for their time and expertise.
Meet the maker: Braydon Williams
Braydon Williams is a proud palawa man from the Tasmanian Aboriginal Community. He lives in Burnie on Tasmania’s north-west coast with his family and shares his culture through dance, storytelling and making cultural objects.
Braydon has learned cultural dances from respected mentors within the Aboriginal Community. He has shared his knowledge through Hart Cultural Connections, led by Djuker Hart, and facilitates dance workshops for schools and workplaces.
His craft includes waddies, walking sticks and clapsticks made from Tasmanian stringybark. Each piece reflects his connection to culture and his care for the materials he works with.
Through his workshops and handmade pieces, Braydon creates opportunities for people to connect with and develop respect for Aboriginal culture.
