Native American, Central United States, Plains Indians, ca. mid-20th century CE. A lengthy club constructed with a biconical stone striking head, a sturdy handle wrapped in hide, and sections of tightly-grouped beads in hues of red, white, blue, and yellow. Suspended from the butt end of the handle is a bison hair tassel. Size: 6.125" L x 2.5" W x 23" H (15.6 cm x 6.4 cm x 58.4 cm); 30" H (76.2 cm) including tassel.

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Provenance: private Litchfield, Ohio, USA collection

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#186757

Loosening to some beadwork, with desiccation to leather fringe material, and pitting to stone head, otherwise intact and very good. Great beadwork throughout.