**Originally Listed At $200**

Native American, Central United States, Plains Indians, ca. 19th century CE. An impressive war club carved from wood and wrapped in animal hide with a smooth stone striking head secured by a tight leather loop. The heavy stone striking head presents an ovoid body that is tapered on opposite sides, allowing one to strike their enemies with a hefty, pointed bludgeon. The stone boasts a grey and cream surface with red pigmentation, which may be remnants of either paint or blood. The leather covering is sewn with animal sinew, which forms a lovely zigzag seam up the side of the handle and helps to secure the stone head. Size: 4.75" W x 24" H (12.1 cm x 61 cm)

Provenance: ex-Stein collection, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA, acquired prior to 2010

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Some fraying to hide at base. Expected surface wear with light abrasions, commensurate with age and use. Otherwise, intact and excellent.