The lot features an exceptionally rare presentation pipe tomahawk attributed to the Iroquois of New York state from an ex-Virginia Museum collection. The piece is from the early-1800’s and is comprised of a beautifully hand-forged iron head with expertly crafted silver punch line and file work as well as showing a silver weeping heart at the center of the blade rather than brass or copper. There are three large silver bands with beautiful silver punch line designs and a small silver plaque at the grip as well as a silver end cap at the eye with an old iron clean out plug. The end shows a brass smoking tip. The haft is made of a tiger stripe maple hardwood with a shiny condition. This example is considered a presentation pipe tomahawk, showing finer features, usually given as gifts for treaties or ceremonies to chief’s or elders. Similar heads and examples have been documented in Peterson’s book on tomahawks and Hartzler and Knowles book. Provenance: From the ex-collection of a private Virginia Museum. Head measures 8.5-inches long by 3.75-inches wide across the bottom of the blade. Club measures 20-inches long. The piece has been cleaned and preserved by previous collectors and the head is coated with an anti-corrosive to protect it.