Tomahawk

38-8-49

From: Great Plains (Plain)

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 38-8-49
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Great Plains (Plain)
Culture Area Great Plains Culture Area
Section American
Materials Iron | Wood | Hide | Feather
Description

Tomahawk pipe. Cast iron head; triangular blade with Indian head on one face, bear on the other; twisted bowl. Handle crudely carved with Indian climbing a tree and pursued by a snake which has taken off his leg. Thong and remains of feathers.

Length 44.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Rodman Wanamaker III, 1938

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