North American Auction Company
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Last Chance Passed Lots Auction: October 28th, 2022

Mon, Oct 24, 2022 02:00AM EDT - Fri, Oct 28, 2022 03:00PM EDT
Lot 354

C. 1780-1800 Hand-Forged Pipe Tomahawk Head

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

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The lot features an early, authentic circa 1780-1800 hand-forged iron pipe tomahawk head. The piece is likely frontier blacksmith forged. There are some forging imperfections, signs of its early manufacturing. The piece came out of an Indiana collection and was attributed to the Shawnee Indians. Overall has a nice original patina. The blade shape, bowl and overall design are documented as being found by the Eastern Woodland Indians. Provenance: From the ex-collection of Dale Harrison Cincinnati, Ohio. Measures 6 ½ inches long by 2 inches wide across the bottom of the blade.
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