Crow Wood and Metal War Tomahawk

composed of a pierced hand-forged iron spontoon spike blade, with exaggerated downward curling processes, punch-stamped on each side with a series of crescent moons, inset to a cylidrical wood shaft, wrapped in red wool stroud and decorated with brass tacks.

Francis, The Mark Francis Collection of American Indian Art, 2009, p. 131, illustrated 

The blade is in fine original condition; wear consistent with age and use. The red wool stroud is worn but likely post-dates the blade. Brass tacks show varying degrees of age and patina, some may have been replaced. The handle has not been closely inspected as it is wrapped in stroud and can not be seen without removing the tack decoration.
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