Fine Arms, Armour, Spanish Colonial & African
By Scollard Auctions
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Oct 29, 2024
Brea, California, United States
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Fine auction featuring a wide array of high end pieces including edged weapons, antique firearms, antique armour and armour parts from the Higgins Museum, some amazing Spanish Colonial examples including life size santos, antique Chinese, Persian and Islamic pottery, stone and metal work as well as a collection of authentic antique African pieces from a distinguished Beverly Hills collection.
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LOT 9:
Rare Native American Ball Head War Club, Shawnee Tribe Circa 1760-1800s
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Start price:
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4,000
Estimated price :
$8,000 - $12,000
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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sales tax: 7.75%
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Rare Native American Ball Head War Club, Shawnee Tribe Circa 1760-1800s
North America, Eastern Woodlands or Northeastern Woodlands probably Shawnee tribe circa 1760-1800s. Rare and early example of a well preserved Native American ball head war club. Exceptional form with a tapered shaft to a heavy ball head and featuring a carved effigy snake head pommel or handle. Cross hatched patterns stripped to the shaft base above the handle which is recessed slightly for grip. The remainder decorated in a three leaf (tobacco leaf) pattern to shaft. Shaft just below the ball head is dimpled. Size 19 1/2" L
Southwest Antique Arms Collection
Condition: Wear commensurate with age.
