TOMAHAWK - Native Americans of the Great Plains region, United States - Circa 1900

TOMAHAWK
Native Americans of the Great Plains region, United States
Around 1900
Wood, iron, brass, leather, pearl
Length: 51.5 cm; Width: 15.5 cm

Tomahawk with a European imported wrought iron blade, decorated with an openwork design of two stylized hearts and a fang.
Head decorated with friezes and geometric patterns.
Wooden handle studded with circular brass inlays.
Beaded leather wrist strap.
Old collection number, handwritten.

Ref.: 7237

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