The makhila is much more than a walking stick. It's a work of art and a weapon, too. Unscrew the handle, and you'll find a forged spike inside. That said, most people carry a makhila in peace, or display the beautifully-crafted object in their homes. This is how Liza Bergara and a team of artisans make makhilas by hand in a workshop in the French Basque, using wood harvested from medlar trees planted by Bergara's great grandfather. This Great Big Story was inspired by Genesis. |
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