In ancient history the terms cane and staff where diferent.
Beginning in ancient history the terms cane and staff are distinguished: The cane has a helping, punishing or decorative function, the staff is a symbol of dignity, authority and power.
In biblical times the Israelites carried plain shepherd’s canes. They called these: kanch, which is also a measure for length. Walkingsticks. 1986 U. Klever pag.12