Collection: Kinker

Item Number: KCAx0042

Category: Tomahawk

Region: Great Basin

Tribe: Shoshone

Period: 1850-1875

Materials: Wood; metal; brass tacks; paint

Description: Spontoon axe with blade probably made by a non-native gunsmith. Handle, with beaded drop, appears to be made from the leg of a chair or table, tacked and painted.

Dimensions: Length 21.50 inches

Provenance:

Richard Manifor Collection
Alexander Gallery, NY
MASCO Corporation, MI
Morningstar Gallery, NM
R. Wilson
H.M. Grimmer, NM

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