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Eastern Sioux Human Effigy Spontoon War Club 19th

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 2,000.00 USD
Eastern Sioux Human Effigy Spontoon War Club 19th
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This is an excellent Eastern Sioux Human Effigy Spontoon War Club Tomahawk believed to be from the Missouri Valley Area. The war club tomahawk is believed to be from the 19th century and shows a solid wood construction with forged iron double edge Revolutionary War like spontoon blade. The blade shows a medium ridge down the center of both sides of the blade which has been documented as being an early attribution to authentic pieces. The spontoon tomahawk blade is protruding from the human effigy carving’s mouth with the carving shows the effigy face and a ridged porcupine hair roach. The end of the handle shows a raised edge which would have rest against the user’s hands. The entire piece shows a rich red like pigment and patina, a sign of early age and use. Overall appears to be in fine condition. From a Historical Montana, Indian Collection. Sotheby’s Auction offered a similar example as being an authentic Eastern Sioux Human Effigy War Club and also shows the blade protruding from the mouth and the effigy having a hair roach mohawk. Measures overall 13 7/8”L x 7 1/8”W with a 3.75”L x 1 1/8”W blade.