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Pipe-tomahawk or Tomahawk calumet - USA
Beautiful calumet tomahawk ("pipe-tomahawk") with a handle decorated with a series of three large copper nails on each side.
The wooden handle is hollow and forms the stem of this ceremonial pipe.
Rare bronze blade.
The handle, once damaged, bears the marks of a skilful early restoration, consolidated by a small copper plate, a sign of attachment to the object.
REGION : Plains Indians. North America
MATERIAL: Wood, bronze and copper
TIME: Late 19th, early 20th century
LENGTH : 48 cm
HEIGHT : 18 cm
(Including base)
Inventory no.: AM003
Ref: 4MH48QU5AP