Description:
Eastern Plains Ball-headed Club, c. mid-19th century, file-branded and with incised thunderbird with lightning from its beak and heart line, with X's and linear devices filled with red pigment, blue pigment details, the spike made from an old file, lg. 26 in.
Estimate $12,000-16,000
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American Indian & Tribal Art
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