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Object Number 985-27-10/59315
Display Title Tomahawk procured by Morris from the Sioux
Descriptions
Object Description Tomahawk procured by Morris from the Sioux. Head of tomahawk extends out on each side of handle. One side is cut into arrow shape the other side is narrow ax shape. Handle inserted into cylindrical shaped eye. Handle decorated w/ brass tacks. 52.8x23.7 cm.
Inventory Description Axe, wood handle with brass tacks, metal head, arrow shaped, tapered to blade
Classification
  • Axe
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Omaha?
  • Sioux?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Dimensions Overall: 53 x 23.5 x 1.9 cm (20 7/8 x 9 1/4 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/59315; 34375
Provenance
Provenance Crow Breast (1878)
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (1930 - 1985)
Collector William Radcliff Morris (1878-1893 - 1930)
Donor Estate of William H. Claflin, Jr. (1985)

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