During the 19th and 20th centuries, canes became incredibly popular as a status symbol, especially among upper class gentlemen in Western Europe and North America. The grip of this particular cane has been masterfully relief carved in the form of a bust of famous Wild West Show star Buffalo Bill Cody. It specifically appears to represent Cody around the time of his Wild West Show taking place near Paris, France, in 1889, bearing resemblance to promotional photos of him from the time. This specific cane is pictured and described on p. 64-67 of "Larry Mattson Collections: Carved Cane Handles 2021", where the author indicates that two copies of this cane were made, one for presentation to Cody, and one that was retained by the artist. Buffalo Bill's immense fame due to his Wild West show make him a prime candidate for a decorative cane. The shaft is Malacca, and tipped with antique ivory. It measures 36 1/2 inches overall. Provenance: The Larry Mattson Collection