Crow Tomahawk with heart cutout and beaded and fringed pendant. Circa 1890. Length 51 1/4 in. overall; Length 8 1/2 in. the ... (Total: 1 Item Item)

Description

Crow Tomahawk with heart cutout and beaded and fringed pendant
Circa 1890
Length 51 1/4 in. overall; Length 8 1/2 in. the blade proper

The hand forged iron ceremonial blade with heart cutout is fitted to an ash wood handle decorated with brass tacks and hot file branding in a chevron pattern. The handle is wrapped with red wool cloth and hide lacing to secure the triangular shaped drop. The drop is beaded with classic Crow colors and geometric designs. The long hide fringe is decorated with basket beads.

Provenance
Drew Bax Collection, Denver, Colorado.
Sherwoods Spirit of America, Santa Fe, New Mexico.





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