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Plains Indian Braided Horse Hair Covered War Club

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 800.00 USD
Plains Indian Braided Horse Hair Covered War Club
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The lot features a unique braided horse hair covered war club from the Plains Native American Indians. The 20th Century piece shows a carved double end stone war club head with one end showing a break and having a raised center median with notch adding a secure hold to the haft along with art appeal. The haft shows a solid wood construction with Indian tanned hide and is completely covered in mineral dyed horse hair. The horse hair shows a red, black, and white coloring with excellent braided design along the entire haft with three bunches of red horse hair at the top middle and bottom. The end of the haft shows a fine tightly braided horse hair drop with Indian tanned hide strap. Overall the piece shows good condition with some wear and loss to horse hair. Measures overall 24"L x 9.25"W x 2 1/8"D.