War Club – Plains Indian / North America

War club – Plains Indian / North America War club tomahawk made by the Plains Indians in the 19th century. Probably originating from the Sioux, it features a large, traditionally shaped solid wood handle, with a crozier-shaped end, a curved crescent-shaped top, tapering slightly and beveling towards the polished grip area, finished with a rear triangular pommel pointed and blunt at the end and pierced with a hole which could have contained a drop of feathers or pearls. At the corner, towards the upper third of the club, is a wrought iron blade. Geometric patterns on both sides. Presence of nails on both backs of the handle and on the stock, with holes of various sizes. The piece is from a historic Native American collection in eastern Montana. This is one of the finest collections of Native American weapons and antiques in Montana. REGION: Montana, USA MATERIAL: Wood, iron PERIOD: 19th century LENGTH: 60 cm WIDTH: 20.5 cm (Base)