Sioux Fully Beaded Skull Cracker War Club 19th C. - Jan 15, 2022 | North American Auction Co. In Mt
LiveAuctioneers Logo

lots of lots

Sioux Fully Beaded Skull Cracker War Club 19th C.

Recommended Items

item-120214169=1
item-120214169=2
item-120214169=3
item-120214169=4
item-120214169=5
item-120214169=6
item-120214169=7
item-120214169=8
item-120214169=9
item-120214169=10
item-120214169=11
item-120214169=12
item-120214169=13
item-120214169=14
item-120214169=15
item-120214169=16
item-120214169=17
Sioux Fully Beaded Skull Cracker War Club 19th C.
Sioux Fully Beaded Skull Cracker War Club 19th C.
Item Details
Description
The lot features a fully beaded skull cracker bi-point stone head war club from the Sioux Native American Indians dating to the 19th Century. The piece starts with a long bi-point carved stone head with grey and speckled coloring being secured with a hole at the bottom with haft handle end running into it and wrapped in Indian tanned hide. The top has Indian tanned hide with sinew sewing holding a linear beadwork pattern in colors of red white heart, greasy yellow and cobalt with crack tear at the top that is still together but could separate in shipping. The hide is wrapped in trade thread and flowis into the muslin and red trade clothe wrapped wood haft handle that is further covered in period correct glass trade seed cen bead with a crazy pattern in colors of greasy yellow, Cheyenne pink, cobalt, red white heart, butterscotch, chalk white, greasy blue, iridescent, and more. The end has a tied on drop that likely separated due to age and use and was preserved by tying the piece. The piece shows some bead loss and tears with nice appearance. Provenance: From a large Iowa private collection of weapons and Native American beadwork. Measures overall 20.5”L with a head that is 8”L by 2.25” by 2 1/8”.
Condition
For a complete representation of condition please review pictures. Some items may have additional images, if so please visit our website directly. It is the buyer’s responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition. Shipping info is clearly stated on LA and our website diretly, please do not use LA messanger for shipping quotes.
Buyer's Premium
  • 23%

Sioux Fully Beaded Skull Cracker War Club 19th C.

Estimate $650 - $1,250
See Sold Price
Starting Price $150
5 bidders are watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Bozeman, MT, us
See Policy for Shipping

Payment

North American Auction Co.

North American Auction Co.

Bozeman, MT, United States6,478 Followers
TOP