'banjo-style' Steering Wheel

Did the banjo 'style' steering wheel "originally " come from a 1936 Ford Cabriolet ?
If not what did it come from ?

Is there a story behind why people want to use them or why they're so popular ?
I come across one while out looking around ;) and was wondering if I should use it or even go after it . ? looks cool , but , thought maybe you guys had some thoughts on it . "I'll prob, go get it for use later or the barn wall, :D "

I'll need to fix cracks in the ring , but the stainless steel spokes looks really!!!! good and it has a V8 horn button.
I know they are remaking them now but, just thought I'd ask &
see if anyone had comments or info, they'd like to share about the subject.

T L

> the pic, is of a aftermarket, but looks similar (5 bent rods with collectors and a horn button. "Which I would guess looks like a banjo w/strings to some ? ")