Hello Lee,
Yours is not carved: rattan is much more commonly utilized than bamboo because it is much sturdier, especially those varieties with many "knots" along the stem.
Fresh bamboo makes good and very simple instant spears just by sharpening the tip; once the bamboo dries out, it becomes quite brittle and not suitable for warfare.
Neither is formally wood: Rattan is from climbing palms while bamboo is a grass.
Regards,
Kai
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