Description: Antique Native American Indian Tomahawk Axe or Halberd 18th Century Rare Very Rare Antique 18th Century Native American Indian Tomahawk Axe Or Halberd Click images to enlarge Description A rare antique, first half of the 18th century, American Indian trade halberd or halberd tomahawk head, formed of hand-forged iron and adorned with brass panels. During the first half of the 18th century, many Indian dignitaries carried the heads of this style on a short haft, like tomahawks. There were numerous variations in the design of this halberd. A very well hand-forged iron axe head with a flaring blade and a spear-shaped rear-fluke and a narrow central blade in the form of a barbed spear tip and a tapering tubular socket. The central block is clad on both sides with brass panels welded together to the iron core and engraved with a simple zigzag pattern. The steel head is adorned with weave punched designs and a socket with various cut patterns. REFERENCES: 1. American Indian Tomahawks Peterson, Harold L. 2. Indian tomahawks & frontiersmen belt axes by Daniel D Hartzler; James A Knowles 3. Swords & blades of the American Revolution: Neumann, George. MEASUREMENTS: High of the blade: 26.5 cm (10.4 inches) Overall length: 27 cm (10.6 inches). Weight: 274 grams CONDITION: It shows age and use, iron pitted, nicks and splits on the blade's edge and socket, brass panels with a dark patina. In good condition considering its age to be over 250 years old. Please see the 8 pictures in the listing since they are part of the object's condition description. Item number: T301 Payment PayPal Shipping Track Page Views With Auctiva's Counter
Price: 2400 USD
Location: Ontario
End Time: 2024-09-16T13:27:45.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Color: Multi-Color
Original/Reproduction: Original
Material: Steel and Brass
Culture: Native American
