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Early Iroquois Ball Head War Club w/ Spike 19th C,

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Early Iroquois Ball Head War Club w/ Spike 19th C,

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Description

This is an exceptional early Iroquois Native American Indian ball head war club with spontoon spike. The war club shows a solid wood construction with rich wood grain and early patina. The piece is from the 19th century and shows overall museum quality condition. The spike shows a Revolutionary War style spontoon iron blade. War clubs such as this were used by the Eastern Woodland Great Lakes tribes in the 19th century and are of an exceptional rarity and value. It measures 3.25" in diameter and is 24.25" long. Exact age of the spike is unknown. Provenance: From a large private Native American Indian artifact collection in Saskatchewan, Canada. Originally purchased from Skinner Auction House were the piece's information was confirmed. Please review the pictures for description correctness and age.

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