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Tomahawk

Object Number:42-30-75
Current Location: Collections Storage
Culture:Iroquois
Provenience: United States of America
Connecticut
Culture Area: Northeast Culture Area
Date Made: 18th century
Early Date: 1700
Late Date: 1799
Section:American
Materials:Steel
Wood
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Length: 65 cm
Credit Line:Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942
Other Number:148 - Collector Number

Description

Socketed, steel blade with four deeply cut stars on one face and with upper edge notched. Wooden shaft, thongs and beads on end.

Current & Past Exhibitions:

Weapons and Defense (27 Oct 1951 - 06 Jan 1952) View Objects in Exhibition
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