Tomahawk

NA10611A

From: Montana

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number NA10611A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Crow (Culture)
Provenience Montana
Culture Area Great Plains Culture Area
Section American
Materials Catlinite | Metal | Wood
Description

Tomahawk bowl head. Catlinite with a uniquely shaped blade, chipped along the cutting edge. The blade is inlaid with metal in a star design, within a circle with two crosses towards the blade edge. The pipe bowl is also inlaid with metal.

Length 20 cm
Width 18 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Ernest E. Murray, 1924

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