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Object Number
985-27-10/60122
Display Title
Shoshone tomahawk. Very large metal head. Decorated.
Descriptions
Object Description
Shoshone tomahawk. Very large metal head. Decorated w/ some lines around poll and cut out decoration of a squared heart shape and dots. Wood handle decorated w/ brass tacks. Thong tied through holes in bottom of handle. Round eye. 54.1x25.2 cm.
Inventory Description
Axe, carved wooden shaft wtih metal tack designs, metal head with triangular cut
Classification
- Axe
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th century
Culture
- Shoshone
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Dimensions
Overall: 55 x 26.5 x 3 cm (21 5/8 x 10 7/16 x 1 3/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-27-10/60122; 34374
Provenance
Owner
Mrs. William R. Morris
(07/01/1930)
Collector
William Radcliff Morris
(01/01/1878-01/01/1893)
Donor
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(07/01/1930 - 01/01/1985)
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