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  1. Shepherd's crook - Wikipedia

    • A shepherd's crook is a long and sturdy stick with a hook at one end, often with the point flared outwards, used by a shepherd to manage and sometimes catch sheep. In addition, the crook may aid in defending against attack by predators. When traversing rough terrain, a crook is an aid to balance. Shepherds may also use the long implement to p… See more

    Symbolic use

    The innovation of a hook facilitates the recovery of fallen animals by ensnaring them by the neck or leg. For this reason, the crook has been used as a religious symbol of care (particularly in difficult circumstan… See more

    Gallery

    Ramses II, with the heka crook. Museo Egizio, Turin.
    • The crook and flail on the coffinette of Tutankhamun
    • William Blake's hand painted print for his poem "The Shepherd" depicts the idyllic scene of a shepherd w… See more

     
  1. What Is a Shepherd's Crook? (with pictures) - WiseGEEK

    May 16, 2024 · What Is a Shepherd's Crook? A shepherd's crook is not only an image that appears in ancient to modern art, but is also a very useful tool for shepherds who are navigating fields of varying height or uneven terrain. The …

  2. Amazon.com: Shepherd's Crook

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  3. Shepherds Crooks | Long Walking Sticks | Stick & Cane …

    We stock a beautiful assortment handcrafted wooden shepherd's crooks, most of them are made in Britain by local prizewinning craftsmen. Made from a variety of woods such as Ash, Chestnut and Hazel, these exceptional handmade …

  4. SHEPHERDS CROOKS - WILSTONESTICKS.COM

    All my TRADITIONAL SHEPHERD'S CROOKS are HANDMADE. They can easily be shortened to Market or Walking stick length and a new ferrule fitted, at no extra charge. Handle - Buffalo …

  5. What is the origin of the shepherd's crook? - The Brassie

    The shepherd’s crook, also known as a shepherd’s staff or a pastoral staff, emerged as a tool to aid shepherds in their daily tasks. In its simplest form, the shepherd’s crook is a long, curved …

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  7. 60 Inch Shepherd's Crook - Sheepman Supply

    60″ Shepherd’s Crook. Available in: plain style, burnt and lacquered, or burnt, lacquered, and imprinted with “Sheepman Supply”. Please select style desired.

  8. The History of Shepherd's Crooks - WalkingSticks.co.uk

    The crook walking stick has been an essential companion to farmers and shepherds around the world for thousands of years. They've been used as a way tool to herd sheep, to provide stability on hilly ground, to hang a lantern on …

  9. The Shepherd’s Crook - Small Farmer's Journal

    The Shepherd’s Crook by Nick Evangelista of Missouri In these times of sophisticated livestock management – from portable pens and chutes, to pillory-like stanchions, to electric fences, and all the other assorted control devices …

  10. Oak Shepherd Staff, Walking Stick, Sheep Field Hiking …

    May 12, 2016 · Shepherd's Crook walking stick made from solid oak and steam bent for a reliable and strong staff. Made in the USA out of Oak ; This Shepherd walking stick is great for actual use, cosplay, hiking, acting, Christmas …