Magical Wand is one of the most important tool in ceremonial magic.
Western tradition opinion is that Wand represent Magician’s will (θέλημα - thelema). It is continuation of the right hand, projection of will into world (Universe), symbol of power.
For Western occult rituals (as evocation), the best choice is the Wand of Tritemius or Wand from Greater Key of Solomon. Constructionaly (from technical side) both of them are the same. Wooden rod with sacred symbols. Solomon’s staff and wand have the same symbols and form of preparation.
“The Staff should be of elderwood, or cane, or rosewood; and the wand of hazel or nut tree, in all cases the wood being virgin, that is of one Year’s growth only. They should each be cut from the tree at a single stroke, on the day of Mercury, at sunrise. The characters shown should be written or engraved thereon in the day and hour of Mercury.
This being done, thou shalt say: