September 26, 2018 O'Connor's Americana Collection
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/26/2018
The head measures 7-1/2" overall with a 2-1/2" blade. The haft measures 14-3/16". Hand forged construction with 3-1/2" diamond-section faceted spike and engraved borders around relief bands on both sides of eye. Narrow eye, haft probably ash and appears to be period. For similar examples, see plates 68 and 76 of Harold L. Peterson's "American Indian Tomahawks". This tomahawk is unusually well made and has excellent architecture and detail. Very good condition. The head has a dark freckled patina with some period nicks to the edge and point of spike slightly flattened. Haft is excellent, exhibiting a great deal of wear.