Age and Origin of this Parasol(?) Handle?

Any thoughts on the possible age and origin of this parasol(?) or walking-stick(?) handle?

Not sure what type of wood its made from, but it does appear to have some age, it's lightweight and has a nice rich dark patina. The images do no justice to how well this thing is carved. I believe the carving is of snake scales and some form of leaves.

Size Approx: 11-1/2 in.

Thank you all so much!

 

20s?2

 

I vote for turn of the 19th/20th century, and parasol handle.

And if anyone starts say "mourning", hit them with it.

 

>And if anyone starts say "mourning", hit them with it.<

Then it turns into a "moaning" stick.

 

Hi Messi,
But but but it's black that makes it mourning Right??.
greg

 

Thanks so much for your reply and thoughts. Thank you!

 

Oooo nice! I'd say Edwardian era, ebony wood parasol handle. (*I just looked and see some like yours, that'd probably make yours the bottom part of a folding handle!)

 

Much appreciated, thank you!