Amish Handcrafted Red Oak Steam Bent Shepherd Crook or Hook. Stands Between 66 and 69 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.