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2075
$23,000.00

LITTLE BIG HORN PIPE TOMAHAWK. Very fine example of a Plains Indian trade tomahawk having a massive iron head measuring approx 8-3/4″ long and a cutting edge almost 4″ wide. Above the haft loop is a pipe bowl. The wooden haft measures approx 21″ long and is drilled with a hole, probably intended for a rawhide wrist thong. Accompanying the ax is an old tag stating that this item was found on the Little Big Horn Battlefield shortly after the battle and further traces its subsequent ownership. Unusually rare and fine conditioned Indian artifact. PROVENANCE: As stated in description, accompanied by an old paper tags and letters relating to the history of the piece. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. 4-32361 DM166 (20,000-30,000)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007
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