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Circa 1800 French Pipe TomahawkGreetings, this listing is for an authentic circa 1800 early fur trade-era french made peace pipe tomahawk. It is an early style made by the french for trade with eastern u. S. American indian tribes in the late 1700's and very early 1800's as noted by woodward (1946), peterson (1965), baldwin (1995), hartzler & knowles (1995), and francis (2008). Some were forged and some ewre cast.
This is a cast iron example, with with filed chevrons and mouldings. The head measures 8 3/4 inches long x 2 3/34 inches wide across the bottom of the blade. Many of these early fur trade pipe axes were often used for fighting and we usually see the earlier cast styles with thicker and heavier blades like this one.
hTe blade shape, long with slight reverse curve and acorn-shaped pipe bowl are french stylings. The handle is not original and is likely a late 1800's or possibly very early 1900's replacement, but in itself shows considerable age and use.It is made of tiger maple wood with old black paint and incised diamond designs running horizontally on the haft. The smoking tip tapers and has old file brandings. There is a hardened buckskin gasket at the head and teh clean out plug still intact. The smoke channel is clear and the pipe draws. This is a terrific early pipe axe wtih great patina and age. Total length is 19 1/4 inches. Some cmoparitive examples from other documented french-made pieces are included in the photo gallery. This tomahawk peace pipe came from well known tomahawk collector mark francis' personal collection of authentic american indian artifacts and would make an excellent addition to your own native american collection. All items are 100% guaranteed as pictured & described! Serious bidders and collectors onyl please! Thanks for yoru interest & good luck bidding! |
