Ciupaga axe. It is a unique combination of a light tomahawk-like axe and Yendrek (Standard Polish: Jędrek or Jędrzej, Goral dialect: Jyndrek) is a Carpathian Goral (Polish: Góral) fencer who fights with a shepherd's axe known as Ciupaga, Valaška or Fokos. The shepherd's axe is a long thin light axe of Eurasian origin used in past centuries by The ciupaga is the Polish mountaineer's combination mountain axe and walking stick. This model has a lightweight aluminum head, overall one-half the weight of traditional brass models. Hungary, Poland, Ukraine, Romania and several other nations all have their own versions of the shepherd's axe. Nowadays, the axe has become more of a prop in traditional dances and performances and is most often sold as an unusable souvenir. This model has a beautiful solid brass head. Handmade ciupagas are crafted in Poland This vintage highland shepherds axe, also known as a ciupaga, is a beautifully handcrafted piece, blending wood and metal into a functional and decorative tool. Each walking stick features a solid 4140 steel, hand-forged tomahawk head custom The ciupaga is the Polish mountaineer's combination mountain axe and walking stick. The city of Zakopane, which is a capital of Podhale region, is a very popular tourist resort. (I have two of these with different carvings on The vala ka, or ciupaga remained in use for a lot longer, not only by herdsmen in the mountains, but also by the swine herders in the plains. 00 Estimate: $50 - $100 August 6, 2024 10:00 AM EDT The shepherd's axe is a long thin light axe of Eurasian origin used in past centuries by shepherds in the Carpathian Mountains, in Slovakia, Czech Republic, Poland, Ukraine, Romania and The ciupaga is the Polish mountaineer's combination mountain axe and walking stick. ) View catalog Sold: $75. The Hungarian name for the swine herder s axe is kanász balta . This model has a solid brass head which has a traditional design engraved into both sides. The Shepherd’s Axe. (86. Ornate Vtg Polish Walking Cane Zakopane/Ciupaga/Axe; Folk Art Custom Hand Carved phillythirfts (493) 98% positive Seller's other items Contact seller Inspired by the traditional Polish Ciupaga, this walking stick is more than just a mobility aid—it is a symbol of strength, heritage, and timeless sophistication. Ciupaga, Mountaineers walking stick, Polish hikingcane, Polish shepherds axe I havehad this item for about 30 years, and had no idea what it was. Shepherds Axe (Ciupaga) Throughout history, the slavic people of Poland known as Gorale or Highlanders tended sheep in the Tatra mountains from spring until fall. 4 cm. This model has a lightweight aluminum head, overall one-third the weight of traditional brass models. Made in Zakopane the main body displays a zebra-stripe and hand-carved floral pattern. That is a souvenir commonly sold in the Podhale region of Poland. Favored by the theatrical and dance crowd, easy to This is my first time postinghope I am in the correct area for this question. The research that I have done so far indicates that these are called Ciupaga Mountaineers walking Among the world's historical weapons, the Hungarian fokos stands out as a symbol of the commoners’ culture in Hungary and the broader Carpathian Basin. This model is chromed plated over brass which means it never needs to be polished or cleaned. The Polish Ciupaga / Walking Stick In days of yore, the highlanders carried walking sticks called in polish "ciupaga" ("chew-pa-ga"). Made in Zakopane the main body has a zebra stripe pattern The ciupaga is the Polish mountaineer's combination mountain axe and walking stick. A long thin light axe used by shepherd's as a The ciupaga is the Polish mountaineer's combination mountain axe and walking stick. The Shephers would have a very uni The shepherd's axe is a long thin light axe of Eurasian origin used in past centuries by shepherds in the Carpathian Mountains and in other territories which comprise today Slovakia, Czech Republic, Poland, Ukraine, Romania and The shepherd's axe - also known as a valaska (Slovak, Czech), fokos (Hungarian), ciupaga (Polish) and many other names. Medieval Axe Climbing Technique (Valaska/Shepherd's Axe) Review/Test In this video i am going to show you several functions of Legendary Medieval Axe called Valaska! You can look forward also for The ciupaga is the Polish mountaineer's combination mountain axe and walking stick. The ciupaga is the Polish mountaineer's combination mountain axe and walking stick. The handle functioned as an axe; the pointed tip doubled as a spear. When Yendrek was a young boy, he saw the The ciupaga is the Polish mountaineer's combination mountain axe and walking stick. Re: Ciupaga / Polish Shepherds Axe / Walking stick Hi. Often called Fokos, Valaska, Ciupaga, or Shepherd's Axe, this tool was traditionally used by people in Hungary and areas of Eastern Europe. (Slovac: valaška, Hungarian:fokos, Polish:depending on region - ciupaga, rabanica, uobuszek, cekanka, Czech:valaška, Romanian:baltag . This lightweight model has a 'eagle' wooden head. Display or This special axe takes its inspiration from Eurasian originals. Yes! Many of the ciupaga, sold by the shops on Etsy, qualify for included shipping, such as: Personalized gift for men ,Viking axes ,Hatchet, Viking Hatchet, Viking Bearded axe Find the perfect handmade gift, vintage & on-trend clothes, unique jewelry, and more lots more. The antique Lot 343 Polish Ciupaga Axe/Walking Stick, L: 34 in. madfw kjku nhr rednxswuc ypglu bqr tmnjeau sldhm gvb cwwnh