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Early Iroquoise Spike "Belly-Ripper" Tomahawk

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
Early Iroquoise Spike  Belly-Ripper  Tomahawk
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The lot features an early spike head pick-axe that has been adorned and used as a war club tomahawk by the Iroquois Native American Indians. The piece was purchased by noted collector Mark Francis from collector and author Dr. Colin F. Taylor in the early 2000’s in England. The head is believed to be attributed to circa 1770-1800’s and has an early wood haft. The large cast head measures 10 inches in length and tapers and curves to what some American Indian weapons collectors call the “belly-ripper” spike. The walnut haft is adorned with a small ring of old trade cloth or felt and a few rows of later addition brass tacks. The gripping area has some of the finish wore off likely from use. Dr. Colin F. Taylor thought the piece to likely be from the Mohawk or Huron in orientation and probably came from the upper New York state region. This is truly a fine early example. Measures overall 21.5” L.