Antique c.1880 Sioux Hand-Carved Axe-Headed Catlinite Calumet Tomahawk, Red Clay for Sale

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Antique c.1880 Sioux Hand-Carved Axe-Headed Catlinite Calumet Tomahawk, Red Clay For Sale

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Antique c.1880 Sioux Hand-Carved Axe-Headed Catlinite Calumet Tomahawk, Red Clay:
$1746.50

Sioux Hand-Carved Axe-Headed Catlinite Calumet Tomahawk, or Red Clay Pipe Bowl with Flat, Decorated Wood Handle, Antique c. 1880
Antique polished, hand-carved, red clay, catlinite calumet (stone pipe), c. 1880 is approx. 5.5 inches long is t-shaped with smooth carved bands and axe-shaped head. The notched design, and red and green geometric Sioux pattern painted ends perfectly accent the hand-carved flat wood stem, making this piece together an authentic Tomahawk. The calument, a symbol of peace, with the tomahawk handle, a tool for war. Believed to have been handcrafted by the Sioux Indians of the mid-late 19th Century American plains. Wood handle is approximately 21 inches long.
Passed down from family friend, so I don't have many details. If anyone believes I have incorrectly identified the maker of this item, or has additional information to share about it, please contact me so I may adjust the details to this listing.
Will ship this item only through UPS or Fedex with 3rd party insurance coverage to your location. Adult signature for delivery confirmation required.