Maori Walking Stick with Solomon Island Influence, museum registration not required. during the 1940's many Maori were stationed in the pacific war arena. Applied art styles were exchanged. This example combines the snake totem of the Solomon Islands with triple haehae and dragon tooth notching. The initials 'J.R' are represented with mother pearl shell. The handle terminates with naturalistic depiction of human figure with mother pearl shell eyes. Late 20th century, Length 97 cm.