Canes reached the pinnacle of their popularity, especially among the gentry and upper echelons of society, in the late-19th and early-20th centuries, becoming far more than just a mobility tool, but rather a statement piece to project one's social status and wealth. The particular cane is pictured on p. 157-159 of "Larry Mattson Collections: Carved Cane Handles 2021". The antique ivory grip on this example has been masterfully carved into the form of a crowing rooster's head fitted with glass eyes, and sporting what appears to be the collar of human clothing around its neck. It is joined to the shaft by an ornately stamped brass band. The shaft is Malacca, and is tipped with antique ivory. It measures 35 1/2 inches overall. Provenance: The Larry Mattson Collection