AMER WINTER 2018
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, February 8, 2018.
PLAINS INDIAN PIPE TOMAHAWK.Unusual 9" blacksmith made head with some filed decoration. This has provenance reported that it was bought by JW Carpenter from an unknown New York museum and an unknown date. There is an old painted inscription that has faded with time, the top word is indiscernible but appears to start "Seco.../Chief". Regardless, tomahawk appears original & authentic and typical of the 19th Century. The 18-1/2" haft has file branding and good patina. SIZE: As noted above. PROVENANCE: An extraordinary private estate collection of a distinguished Virginia gentleman. CONDITION: Very good overall. Head has black smooth iron patina with as noted indiscernible old painted name on blade. Haft has been varnished. 52751-54 JGS (2,000-3,000)