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Freakatorium: The Collection of Johnny Fox

Thu, Oct 11, 2018 11:00PM EDT
Lot 548

Native American Tomahawk or War Stone Axe

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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Native American Tomahawk or War Stone Axe. Likely 19th c. A fine wooden handled hafted axe, with a heavy black stone embedded and attached to the the wood shaft, secured with leather and resin. With old label incorrectly identifying it and reading ?prehistoric stone age battle axe. Primitive man?s first weapon?Australian Aborigines.? Possibly Algonquin, Eastern Woodland or Northern Plains. Very Good.