WAR AXE SHOWN IN PHOTOGRAPH OF “YOUNG EAGLE” TAKEN BY FAMOUS WISCONSIN PHOTOGRAPHER H. H. BENNETT CIRCA 1900.

This exact beaded axe is shown as plate #2074 “Chach-scheb-nee-neck-ah” or Young Eagle a Ho Chunk Indian near Green Bay, Wisconsin. There is an affidavit stating that the spiked tomahawk was bought from an Indian family in the 1970’s and it had belonged to Chief “Yellow Thunder”. Included with this spiked tomahawk are two facsimile photographs showing “Young Eagle” posing with this exact spiked tomahawk as the bead work patterns appear identical. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Beads are complete as is rawhide. A silver chain attached with 1853 half-dime is a more recent addition. Iron head shows similar staining patterns as in photograph and possibly additional wear and sharpening to cutting edge since time of photographs. Rawhide is quite supple and some is newer replacements. Large tack holding rawhide at top is loose. 49573-1 JS (7,000-9,000) – Lot 3259

Auction: Firearms - October 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3259	$0.00	WAR AXE SHOWN IN PHOTOGRAPH OF “YOUNG EAGLE” TAKEN BY FAMOUS WISCONSIN PHOTOGRAPHER H. H. BENNETT CIRCA 1900. This exact beaded axe is shown as plate #2074 “Chach-scheb-nee-neck-ah” or Young Eagle a Ho Chunk Indian near Green Bay, Wisconsin. There is an affidavit stating that the spiked tomahawk was bought from an Indian family in the 1970’s and it had belonged to Chief “Yellow Thunder”. Included with this spiked tomahawk are two facsimile photographs showing “Young Eagle” posing with this exact spiked tomahawk as the bead work patterns appear identical. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Beads are complete as is rawhide. A silver chain attached with 1853 half-dime is a more recent addition. Iron head shows similar staining patterns as in photograph and possibly additional wear and sharpening to cutting edge since time of photographs. Rawhide is quite supple and some is newer replacements. Large tack holding rawhide at top is loose. 49573-1 JS (7,000-9,000) – Lot 3259 Auction: Firearms - October 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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WAR AXE SHOWN IN PHOTOGRAPH OF “YOUNG EAGLE” TAKEN BY FAMOUS WISCONSIN PHOTOGRAPHER H. H. BENNETT CIRCA 1900.