The lo features an authentic circa 1840-1850 Missouri War Axe Tomahawk from the Central Plains Osage of Oklahoma and an ex-Museum East Coast collection. This is a well documented, early pattern of head with two simple pierced holes in the blade for decoration and small rear-facing spur on a head that is hand-forged iron head with traditional flaring Missouri War Axe pattern. This pattern of head is earlier than the more commonly seen “weeping heart” cut out / punch out blades. There are file lines over the eye hole and diamond-shaped punch engraved decorations on both sides of the blade/ The haft handle is long and narrow with some high relief carving near the head and is minimally decorated with old brass tacking. There is a uniquely carved bottom pommel end with a large, pierced hole and a small porcupine quilled quillwork Indian hide medicine ball drop tied on. Provenance: From an ex-Museum East Coast collection where the piece was on display proudly. The piece is well kept and an early pre-Indian Wars period weapon. Deep honest patina. The head measures 8.5-inches long by 5.5-inches long across the bottom of the blade. Overall measures 27.25-inches long.