RARE & DESIRABLE PLAINS INDIAN MASSIVE PIPE TOMAHAWK WITH DOUBLE CUTOUT HEAD.

19-1/4″ haft with pewter inset, forged head is 10-3/4″ with a 4-1/4″ cutting edge. Weighs fully 2 lbs. Quite a formidable axe in relatively fine condition from the well-known Francis Collection. The double bat wing & heart decoration is highly desirable and often forged. The pipe bowl still shows rifling where it was made from a rifle barrel. SIZE: As noted above. PROVENANCE: The Mark Francis Collection of American Indian Art, pg. 111, fig. 177; Sotheby’s, lot 93, May 23, 1993; An extraordinary private estate collection of a distinguished Virginia gentleman. CONDITION: Very good overall. Iron has areas of original polish but overall iron is well patinad with staining and pitting. Haft has hand worn patina, pewter inlays have several cracks and breaks that do not defect the overall aesthetics. 52751-55 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 2026

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2018

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
	2026	$7,865.00	RARE & DESIRABLE PLAINS INDIAN MASSIVE PIPE TOMAHAWK WITH DOUBLE CUTOUT HEAD. 19-1/4″ haft with pewter inset, forged head is 10-3/4″ with a 4-1/4″ cutting edge. Weighs fully 2 lbs. Quite a formidable axe in relatively fine condition from the well-known Francis Collection. The double bat wing & heart decoration is highly desirable and often forged. The pipe bowl still shows rifling where it was made from a rifle barrel. SIZE: As noted above. PROVENANCE: The Mark Francis Collection of American Indian Art, pg. 111, fig. 177; Sotheby’s, lot 93, May 23, 1993; An extraordinary private estate collection of a distinguished Virginia gentleman. CONDITION: Very good overall. Iron has areas of original polish but overall iron is well patinad with staining and pitting. Haft has hand worn patina, pewter inlays have several cracks and breaks that do not defect the overall aesthetics. 52751-55 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 2026 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2018 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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RARE & DESIRABLE PLAINS INDIAN MASSIVE PIPE TOMAHAWK WITH DOUBLE CUTOUT HEAD.