This is an exceptional hand blacksmith forged pipe tomahawk in the style of a circa 1840-1870 Teton Sioux Native American Indian weapon. The pipe tomahawk is hand crafted by a contemporary blacksmith in the historically accurate style and shape of a 19th Century weapon used during the Indian Wars. The piece shows a forged metal pipe tomahawk axe head which is slender in proportion to its height and is dominated by its large pipe bowl. The pipe bowl is tall with a well-defined neck which flairs outward toward the top. The eye hole shows an impressive large double chevron raised molding along with three raised edge on the pipe bowl. Raised moldings are also found as borders under the eyelet hole at the short spur which is accented by a row of pearl like beads. The haft shows a highly figured deluxe tiger stripe maple with gradual taper. The smoking tip shows a poured silver pewter tip with hammered finish and the pipe being internally lined with copper. The axe head is pressure fitted onto the haft with the end wedge protruding from the piece which exposes some of the wood and the poured silver pewter end cap having the matching hand hammered finish with copper lining. A carved wood clean-out plug is also present. The tomahawk is nearly the same as the example shown in the book “American Indian Tomahawks” by Harold L. Peterson of the Museum of the American Indian Heye Foundations 1965 on page 115 figure 174 and page 199 figure 174 (as photographed). The piece is truly a work of art masterpiece as it was made in the same manner and stylings of an authentic example but is a contemporary modern example. Measures overall 23 inches in length. The head is 8”L with a 2 3/8”L blade and is 1 3/8”W. The pipe bowl is a 13/16” opening that is approximately 1 5/8 inches deep. For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer’s responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.