Maybe 20 years ago out of boredom I bought a wood carving kit, had decided to try my carving skills. Chose walking sticks. I found suitable raw material along a lake shore. 1st & only try a snake, included several runes, leaves, bands, rubber tip & laced leather handle. Must say it looked pretty good. Was offered & refused $80 from a gentleman sitting next to me at a lodge in Yellowstone. Still have the stick. Never used it much.
Meeting of 2 fools, the 1 who carved & refused & the 1 who offered.