It's confirmed there was more overt Maori influence in Boba Fett, like Temuera Morrison using his taiaha skills for the gaffi stick attacks. I'm wondering if they put that into Boba's redesign
Maori - Walking stick
Ti Rakau Maori Stick Game - Moore Wilson's
Maori - Walking stick or orators staff (tokotoko)
NZ Maori Hiking or Thumb Stick – ShopNZ
TAIAHA FIGHTING STICK MAORI New Zealand Height = 185 cm … | Drouot.com