xxSOLDxx War Club 19th Century

Wonderful ball head war club in untouched original condition.  Circa 1840-1880.  The overall length is 17 3/4" and the ball head is approximately 2 7/8" in diameter and is made of a softwood with its original surface, including a reddish surface on the haft part and a black resin stain or paint on the ball head.  There is a deep multi-layered unmolested patinae.  It is beautifully designed and executed with medial ridges on either "flat" side of the haft and the a beautiful "S" arc on the upper profile.  The lower profile is double arced and has four suspension holes.  This club would be considered a Phase II or III era club as defined by John Baldwin in his book "Indian War Clubs of the American Frontier".  **SOLD**

Condition:  Excellent.  Wonderful untouched original condition war club from the Great Lakes area.