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Native American Indian Missouri War axe with "Weeping Heart" Cutout and Beaded Fall, Ca 19th Century

Currency:USD Category:Antiquities / Native American Start Price:4,000.00 USD Estimated At:8,000.00 - 10,000.00 USD
Native American Indian Missouri War axe with  Weeping Heart  Cutout and Beaded Fall, Ca 19th Century
Native American Indian Batwing Tomahawk, Ca. 19th Century. Heavy large axe head being blacksmith forged iron with "Weeping Heart" cutout and numerous crosses and other symbols etched in blade. Haft shows remains of old file marks and subtle fire burns. Beaded fall on hide with powder blue, navy, red and corn yellow beads. Red trade cloth on backside with copper beads and long fringe.
Blade: 8 1/2"L x 5"W, Haft: 25" length, Fall with Fringe: 20 1/2" long