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Tomahawk

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Collection Type

  • Armament

Date

1900-1966

GUSN

GUSN-26193

Description

Pointed elongated ovoid stone head, waisted for mounting to handle; reproduction leather tong binding and whittled handle. Probably made by or for Dudley's display rooms.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tomahawks (weapons)
stone (rock)
wood (plant material)
reproductions
Stone
Reproduction
Tomahawk

Associated Building

Gilman Garrison House (Exeter, N.H.),

Maker

Possibly Dudley, William Perry (Maker)

Location of Origin

Cambridge, MA, USA

Dimensions

5.5 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of William Perry Dudley

Accession Number

1979.18

Places

Massachusetts (United States)
New Hampshire (United States)

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