Lot 121
  • 121

Wood and Metal Presentation Pipe Tomahawk

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • wood, metal
attributed to the Iroquois, composed of a cylindrical haft, carved with a series of encircling groves and diamond designs inlaid with pewter, surmounted by a forged steel head, possibly re-purposed from a gun barrel, with carinated bowl and expanding blade.

Literature

Francis, 2009, The Mark Francis Collection of American Indian Art, p. 80, illustrated 

Condition

Vey good overal condition.
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