Vintage carved cane (inherited from art dealer acquired via auction) African?

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Vintage intricately carved cane (3feet 3inches...may be of African origin?). I acquired this piece from an art dealer relative who was said to have purchased it at auction in NYC in the mid 1900s. Not sure of age, origin, details, etc. however if you are knowledgable and recognize this piece as worth more than I am asking then you have a deal. See pics and both sides of piece....particularly notice exquisitely carved bird.