242 - AN ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY NATIVE AMERICAN NORTHERN PLAINS PIPE TOMAHAWK

AN ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY NATIVE AMERICAN NORTHERN PLAINS PIPE TOMAHAWK Northern Plains pipe tomahawk attributed to the Ute Indians. Hand-forged blacksmith forged iron head with a large, heavy cut rear-facing notch spur. The pipe bowl exhibits a medium height base with double ridge and wide body sitting atop a tapered neck and chevron atop the oval tear drop eyelet. Handle decorated with spiraling four rows of brass tacks near the union of the handle with the head. A short row of tacks decorating both sides of the handle in the lower end. Residual red pigmentation in the wood areas around the tacks. North American single handed axe, Native American and colonial artifacts from the Northern Plains. Dimensions: L: 15 3/4 in., (40 cm.) Condition: Very good. Patina and general wear. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.