Antique Native American Plains Indian Stone War Club with Beaded Ornament

This remarkable artifact is an authentic, museum-quality Native American Indian war club originating from the Northern Plains, dating approximately between 1750 and 1850 AD. The club features a distinctive stone ball head, robust and meticulously crafted, expertly mounted on a wooden haft. The haft is wrapped in rawhide and securely stitched closed with sinew, showcasing the skill of its maker.
 
The club is embellished with blue-dyed horsehair, which cascades down from a leather strap adorned with intricately placed glass beads. This striking strap is temporarily affixed to the club's handle with metal wire.
 
CONDITION: The item clearly displays the characteristics of age and wear, showcasing a stunning and rich patina that highlights its historical value and unique story.
 
MEASUREMENTS:
Overall length: 86 cm (33.86 inches)
Dimensions of the stone head (approximately): 8.9 cm (3.5 inches)
Weight (approximately): 1 kg (2.205 lb.).
 
REFERENCES: For related stone ball war clubs in the Museum's collections, please see the links below:
BUFFALO BILL CENTER OF THE WEST
https://centerofthewest.org/2017/07/31/plains-indi...
Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian:
https://americanindian.si.edu/sitecode/search?sear...
 
PROVENANCE:
We acquired this club along with other antique Native American artifacts from an old Canadian collection of tribal art. Please browse our store to see other rare objects from this collection.
A certificate of authenticity will be provided to the buyer.