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Pipe Tomahawk, Presentation with inlays

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Native American Indian Pipe Tomahawk, Presentation with inlays of heart and crescent moon and star, incise marked with a five pointed star and '1820'. The smoking tip is turned buffalo horn. Features a brass-inlaid blade with decorations including a heart, crescent moon and five pointed star. Haft is tiger maple. A wonderful example of a presentation pipe tomahawk. 19th century.
Provenance: Miki and James J. Mangan III of Fairfield, CT
Size: Overall: L. 22.75", Blade: L. 8.5" x W. 3"
Weight: 1lb 8oz
Condition: very good, minor aging and rust upon blade, missing tacks

Tomahawks are Native American small fighting axes, originally with stone heads mounted in wood handles.
In the 1600s, European traders began providing iron and brass heads to trade with the various tribes, in a great number of variations. Highly decorated versions were presented to tribal leaders as gifts.
The small axe was a useful tool to the settlers as well, and local blacksmiths and gun makers made many fine specimens. The pipe tomahawk was a fairly rare variation, often highly decorated.

very good, minor aging and rust upon blade, missing tacks

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