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Tomahawk

Object Number:45-15-1356
Current Location: Collections Storage
Culture:Plains Indian
Provenience: Great Plains (Plain)
Culture Area: Great Plains Culture Area
Date Made: ca. 1890
Early Date: 1865
Late Date: 1915
Section:American
Materials:Iron
Wood
Brass
Length: 76 cm
Credit Line:Purchased from Mrs. Owen Stephens, 1945

Description

Hatchet-shaped iron head. Polished, slender handle faceted for grip and set with six groups of brass tacks on each face.

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