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An Elaborately Carved Walking Stick, Solomon Islands This striking walking stick is richly carved from a single piece of dense tropical hardwood, showcasing a remarkable array of raised animal motifs along its shaft, including crocodiles, bats, birds, octopuses, fish, and snakes. The piece exemplifies the rich storytelling traditions embedded in Solomon Islands woodcarving, where animals often serve as totems or guardians, and the natural world is woven intimately into cultural identity. L875 W55 D35mm