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2017.103.26

Replica pipe-tomahawk with copper alloy blade/ pipe bowl and wooden haft/ stem with metal tack decoration. [JMC 18/2/2019]

2017.103.26

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Collection type
Object
Description
Replica pipe-tomahawk with copper alloy blade/ pipe bowl and wooden haft/ stem with metal tack decoration. [JMC 18/2/2019]
Long description
Replica pipe-tomahawk with copper alloy blade/ pipe bowl and wooden haft/ stem. Neither the pipe bowl or stem are hollow. There is a ring of reddish animal fur just beneath the blade/ pipe bowl. The stem is decorated with metal tacks with round heads. These are arranged in a pattern towards the head of the object, with a further four in a ring near the mouth. [JMC 18/2/2019]
Person
Field collector Raymond Wilkes
PRM source David Wilkes
Date
Acquisition information
Donated: 30/08/2016
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Metal, Material Wood Plant, Material Animal Fur Skin, Process Carved, Process Cast, Process Nailed
Dimensions
Depth: max 37 mm, Width: max 173 mm, Length: max 424 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2017.103.26 Other numbers: 45
Research and responses

This object is part of a collection put together by English Hobbyist Raymond Wilkes. The collection combines English, European or North American-made hobbyist material, some objects made by Wilkes himself, and some Native American-made objects. This pipe tomahawk is a replica and therefore likely to be hobbyist-made, possibly English. [JMC 20/2/2019]

Search terms: Ritual and Ceremonial, Narcotic, Weapon, Ceremonial Object, Axe, Pipe, Tobacco Accessory, Reproduction