Check the listing for details. 40.5" Amish Handcrafted Red Oak Steam Bent Shepherd Crook or Hook.. Color: Natural, Condition: New. Listed at 22.95 USD. Amish Handcrafted Red Oak Steam Bent Shepherd Crook or Hook. Stands about 40 1/2 Inches Tall. You Will Also See Numerous Depictions in Art of Jesus Christ Carrying a Shepherd's Crook, Since He Is Frequently Referred to As the Shepherd of Christian Followers. Not Only Does the Shepherd's Crook Serve as a Walking Stick, but They May Also Serve a Significant Function in the Shepherding World. The Curved Handle Is Normally Wide Enough to Fit Around the Neck of a Sheep or Goat, allowing a Herder to Catch an Animal That Is Straying and Reroute Them to a Different Direction. The Staff Would Also Be Used to Rescue an Animal That Had Slipped Out of Reach of the Shepherd. Custom Engraving for additional fee by request. Individually handcrafted by Amish skilled tradesmen and each item will be a one of a kind that vary in the color or grain pattern of the solid oak wood. They are quality and are made in the USA!