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Native American, Very Rare spontoon tomahawk w/owner Jeremiah Gurtis' name engraved on the blade, c.

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Native American, Very Rare spontoon tomahawk w/owner Jeremiah Gurtis' name engraved on the blade, c.
Elwell Family Food Center Bldg.
Iowa State Fairgrounds: Main Entrance
3000 E. Grand Ave. Des Moines, IA.
The Elwell Family Food Center Building
To the Immediate Right
Native American, Very Rare spontoon tomahawk w/owner Jeremiah Gurtis' name engraved on the blade, c.1870's, Minnewaukan form w/kite-shaped blade (almost a diamond shape), punch dot moon & cross, sm acorn bowl, large tear-drop eye, traces of brown paint, orig handle & cleanout plug make this a Museum Quality tomahawk, pictured in several Native American books, Exc cond, 17.5"L x 9"W.