Old West & Native American Auction
Lot 1082:
Description
This is a fascinating example of a primitive stone-headed club likely modeled after traditional Native American or frontier implements. The style is classic and rustic, emphasizing simple, effective construction, suggesting it could be a 20th-century replica, commemorative piece, or craft item. The head appears to be a natural, smoothed stone, with bands on either end carved into it and fitted to a wooden handle. The stone is secured to the handle by what looks like a leather thong or strip of rawhide, which has dried and stiffened over time. The handle itself is dark, possibly stained wood, wrapped entirely in a spiraled material that gives it a textured, hand-grip surface. A closer look at the end of the handle suggests it is composed of an inner core wrapped in a thick, leather-like or hide material, with the very end showing a fibrous, reddish-brown filling or core material. The item is in generally Good condition for a piece of its type. The stone head shows natural wear and some discoloration, possibly from the original materials used for the binding. The leather/hide binding on the head and handle is intact but dry and stiff, exhibiting cracking and surface wear consistent with age and handling. H 15.5″, W 5″, D 2″. Used in the Native American display in Donley’s Wild West Town.
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