Plains Pipe Tomahawk with Beaded Drop

Description:

Plains Pipe Tomahawk with Beaded Drop, c. third quarter 19th century, the file-burned ash haft pierced in three places for attachments, with pewter inlay on the haft toward the head, the classic Crow beaded hide drop is from the Richard Pohrt Sr. collection, rich patina, lg. 18 1/4, lg. of head 8 in.
Estimate $6,000-8,000


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