September 26, 2018 O'Connor's Americana Collection
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/26/2018
The head measures 9-1/4" overall with a 2-1/2" edge. Hand forged construction with 4-1/4" flat curved spike. Narrow rectangular eye. For similar examples, see plates 68 and 76 of Harold L. Peterson's "American Indian Tomahawks". This tomahawk is accompanied by a hand written tag, which reads "Tomahawk from the scene of the Massacre at Fort William Henry in North America near Lake George. F.D. 1848-" Good condition. Head has a mix of dark and grey freckled patinas with some chips to the edge. This is an exceptionally large spike tomahawk with classic form and very interesting history.