Important Delaware Indian gunstock war club with incised carved decorations and wrought iron blade (has blacksmith makers touch-marks). Good condition, the club has a period blacksmith repair where the club apparently broke at some point in its early history; cracks, wear, minor losses, very tip of metal blade has minor bend. Unusual "cross" motif decorative carving which appears to be influenced by Native American trade silver of the period. Circa 1830-1840's.
Dealer | Brant Mackley Gallery |
Date: | Circa 1830-40's |
Origin | Kansas |
Artist/Maker | Delaware Indian |
Measurements | length: 33 inches |
Inventory | View Dealer's Inventory |
Website | http://www.brantmackley.com |
Price | $45,000 |
Contact | Brant Mackley, 717-554-2176 or brant@bmgart.com |