Plains Pipe Tomahawk

Description:

Plains Pipe Tomahawk, c. first half 19th century, the ash handle with dark patina, the head made by Joseph Jourdain, "signed" with a small copper crescent moon inlaid on one side of the blade, file decoration on chevrons probably a later embellishment, lg. 20 3/4; lg. of head 6 1/4 in.
Estimate $8,000-12,000


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