Pipe Tomahawk

Datec. 1825

Object PlaceW. Great Lakes, United States, North America

MediumWrought iron, steel, wood, silver and lead inlay

ClassificationsCeremonial Objects

Dimensions6 3/4 x 18 3/8 inches (17.1 x 46.7 cm)

Credit LineFounders Society Purchase with funds from Flint Ink Corporation

Object number81.204

DescriptionPipe tomahawk consisting of a wrought iron blade with steel cutting edge and a hickory (?) handle decorated with silver bands, three fish, two double acorns and two curved cut-out shapes. Lead inlay under blade and at mouthpiece. Blade inlaid with silver Masonic compass and square, two hearts, two acorns, half moon, dots and border. Cartouche engraved on top of blade.

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