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Chief White Cloud Pipe Tomahawk
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- wood, metal
composed of a light ash-wood haft of tapering cylindrical section surmounting a narrow panel, inset to a cast brass and nickel-plated head, with a barrel-shaped cylindrical bowl and flared blade, very finely incised on each side with a circular medallion enclosing a star design, accented with scrolling foliate motifs.
Provenance
Collected by Milford Chandler in 1930 from Robert White Cloud, Rulo NE
Chandler-Pohrt Collection
Acquired from Richard J. Pohrt Jr.
Chandler-Pohrt Collection
Acquired from Richard J. Pohrt Jr.
Literature
Francis, 2009, The Mark Francis Collection of American Indian Art, p. 104, illustrated
Condition
Very good conditon.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
For a discussion of this tomahawk see Francis, 2009, p. 104: "This beautiful circa 1900 pipe tomahawk was once owned by Iowa Chief James White Cloud, the son of legendary Chief No Heart, whose portrait was painted by George Catlin...The head made by documented frontier blacksmith Levi St. Cyr of Thurston, Nebraska."