Inxens Pope Staff with Cross Topper, 45 in Bronze Plastic

What is this pope staff like?

This pope staff is a 45 in (about 114 cm) cross-topped costume staff with an antique bronze finish. It is plastic with a listed weight of 4.2 oz (119 g), so it has a weathered-metal look in photos but carries like a light prop. The cross topper is 6.69 in (17 cm) wide, with textured arms and a round center that add detail in close-ups.

How tall is the pope cross staff, and can you change the height?

With all three rods it measures 45 in. You can make it shorter by building it with one or two rods instead; the height changes by removing sections, not by sliding a telescoping pole. Only the full 45 in length is listed, so try the shorter builds at home before the event.

For scale, 45 in reaches around elbow to lower-chest height on an average adult when the end rests on the floor, and close to chin height on a child about 4 ft (122 cm) tall. If you were picturing a 70 in cross staff that rises above your head, this is a shorter, handheld costume version.

Which costumes is it for?

• Pope costume accessory: pair it with a white or cream robe and a tall hat for the most recognizable look.
• Priest, bishop or archbishop: a dark or red robe, with the bronze cross held upright in one hand.
• King or queen: with a crown and cape the cross reads as a royal scepter. For kids, add one of our gold paper crowns; more styles are on our scepters page.
• Wizard or monk: a hooded cloak turns it into a simple staff; see how to choose a wizard staff if you want an orb-topped look instead.
• Church dramas, pageants and school plays: a light staff is easy to hand off between scenes.

What's in the set and how does it go together?

The set is one cross topper and three threaded rods. Screw the rods together by hand, then add the cross on top; no tools are needed. After the event, unscrew everything and store the four pieces together, with the cross where heavier costume gear won't press on its arms.

Is it a real metal staff or a walking stick?

No. It is a decorative plastic costume prop with a metal look, not a metal staff, a church furnishing or a walking aid. Hold it upright and pose with it, but don't lean your weight on it or use it for support. Taking it to a school or convention? Check the organizer's prop rules ahead of time.