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Official Hat “Woodpecker” Wenwan Walnut Pair — 34.0mm x 36.0mm | GMZF-1201E

Official Hat “Woodpecker” Wenwan Walnut Pair — 34.0mm x 36.0mm | GMZF-1201E

Regular price $168.00 USD
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A distinctive Official Hat Wenwan walnut pair with a naturally developed profile that recalls the shape of a woodpecker. Measuring 34.0mm x 36.0mm, the pair combines compact body size with elongated forward-pointing edges, giving each walnut an expressive, beak-like silhouette.

This appearance gives the pair its collector nickname “Woodpecker”. The name refers only to the natural visual form of the shells; the walnuts have not been carved or reshaped to create that look.

Both walnuts show a closely related structure, with similar body volume, ridge direction, pointed fronts, and warm shell tone. When displayed side by side, the pair has a lively, directional character while still retaining the balanced, grounded feel associated with the Official Hat variety.

This is a one-of-one listing. The pair shown in the photographs is the pair you will receive.

Key Details

  • Stock ID: GMZF-1201E
  • Variety: Official Hat
  • Form: Natural form, nicknamed “Woodpecker”
  • Dimensions: 34.0mm x 36.0mm
  • Quantity: One matched pair
  • Preparation: Professionally pre-cleaned and base-brushed
  • Availability: One pair only

The Story of the Form

Official Hat walnuts are appreciated for their defined structure, balanced profile, and distinctive edge development. In this pair, the natural shell growth creates an especially expressive silhouette.

Each walnut shows a forward-tapering ridge line that extends outward into a narrow point, while the upper shell remains layered and textured. From the side, the combination of a compact rounded body and a projecting pointed edge creates the impression of a small bird’s head and beak — the reason collectors describe this form as “Woodpecker.”

The matching is especially appealing because both pieces share a similar stance and directional flow. Their proportions, shell tone, ridge placement, and texture density are well coordinated, while the natural individuality of each walnut remains visible.

Product Characteristics

  • Expressive “Woodpecker” profile: The pointed front edges create a lively, beak-like silhouette.
  • Official Hat structure: Strong natural ridge development and a compact, balanced body remain clearly visible.
  • Layered shell texture: Folded surfaces and recessed grooves create depth across both walnuts.
  • Compact proportions: At 34.0mm x 36.0mm, the pair is comfortable in size while still visually distinctive.
  • Coordinated pairing: Both walnuts show similar shape direction, body volume, ridge flow, and shell color.
  • Natural, unmodified form: The unusual appearance developed naturally and has not been carved or altered.

Care

These walnuts have already been pre-cleaned and base-brushed. During the first month, store them in a sealed bag when they are not being handled, allowing them to acclimatize gradually to your environment.

Handle them with clean, dry, bare hands and brush the grooves gently with a clean, dry walnut brush. Pay extra attention to the recessed texture around the raised edges and pointed front sections, where dust can naturally collect.

Keep them away from water, oil, direct heat, and prolonged sunlight.

Specifications

  • Brand: ZenWalnut
  • Product: Wenwan scholar walnut pair
  • Variety: Official Hat
  • Natural form: “Woodpecker”
  • Size: 34.0mm x 36.0mm
  • Stock ID: GMZF-1201E
  • Preparation: Pre-cleaned and base-brushed
  • Included: The exact two walnuts photographed
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Robin Waterbury

I am very happy with all my purchases and the attention given to each one. This is an outstanding company

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Anonymous

You are easy to work with and are great communication.

Incredible service, I ordered a pair that sadly could not be shipped on account of a website error. Normally that would be a red flag; in this case however, an agent reached out to me immediately, allowed me to pick out an even higher quality pair and included some very thoughtful gifts. I’m extremely satisfied with my purchase and what started out as a mistake will have me returning here first whenever I want to expand my collection.

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Michael Gleesing

I ordered my Wenwans about 13 days ago. After contacting this company about a shipping issue they were able to solve it immediately as well as to rush the order. Literally just got mine today and they are absolutely gorgeous and very large! My Pair# is DGM-901. These are my very first high grades ones. Bought some crappy amazon ones for like 6 bucks to practice. I cannot wait to start my journey with these. I highly recommend this company for their outstanding customer service and quality control!

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Robin Waterbury

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Lori Coulson

Love that you have miniature walnuts for those of us who have small hands.

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Anonymous

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Chadwick Johnston

Really like your site. Love being able to choose the exact walnuts that I'm ordering.

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Chadwick Johnston

These guys a great. Walnuts are high quality, and what you see is what you get, no random pairs that you may not like.
I've got 5 pairs off of them so far, and none have any flaws: no yellowing, pin holes, worm marks or cracks.
I'm not an expert, but I can't detect any dyes or processing on the nuts I have received.
They get back to you quickly if you have questions or issues.

Shipping is a couple weeks to canada since its off shore orgin. No big deal.

I do wish they would post the weights of the pairs as well in the listings, but this is minor.

I consider Zenwalnut to be the best north american walnut vendor hands down.

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DAN CHONG

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The box it came with is great and well made. The walnuts are out of this world. I don’t know how you find a three ridge mutation (Spartan motif) with such a good pairing. Even the basins complement each other, one elavated and the other depressed so they fit together. I highly recommend this seller if you want a reliable place where you can find rare, high quality walnuts. What you see in the pictures and videos is what you get. These are my second pair from zenwalnuts and I love both of them, thank you

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Justin Lehner

The first pair I bought was a pair of minis, Packaging was amazing! Display case, and brushes were all under $100. I've been using them for just over a week. Excellent quality, I have dropped them once on accident of course over concrete while outside on the patio. I was quite concerned, I gave them a look over and no cracks, chips, or scratches were found. I am now looking into higher valued pairs. I will be buying other pairs for birthday gifts and collections. I posted them on FB and will continue to keep updates of the transformation every so often.