pipe tomahawk

pipe tomahawk

pipe tomahawk

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Introduction

Pipe tomahawk.

Materials

Metals, wood

Techniques or Format

Commercial metal pipe tomahawk, wood stem with metal inlays as well as a decorative band around the stem, blade inscribed with initials and motifs

Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: A.1956.699
GKS Reference Number: 27180
How to Cite this Item

Unknown artist, pipe tomahawk. Currently at National Museums Scotland, A.1956.699. Item photographed and described as part of a GRASAC research trip December 2007 in which the author took part; GRASAC item id 27180.

Record Creation Notes/Observations

9 Apr 2007 Ruth Phillips, On-site researchers: Cory Willmott, Heidi Bohaker, Laura Peers, Ruth Phillips, Keith Jamieson, Alan Corbiere, Henrietta Lidchi, Robert Storrie, Chantal Knowles, Brenda McGoff

Approximate Place of Origin

45.8, -83.9