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War club or Puzzle – USA
“War club”, children’s puzzle, made of wood. The wood is covered with circular incisions on the sides and top.
The end is carved with a head stylizing a snake.
As for the mass, it ends with a slight spike (“pike”) allowing it to inflict injuries that can break bones.
The end of the handle flares, it is pierced with a hole intended to receive decorations of pearls or feathers.
Beautiful dark brown patina.
REGION: Plains Indians. North America
MATERIAL: Wood
PERIOD: 19th, early 20th century
LENGTH: 44 cm
WIDTH: 7 cm
(Base included)
Inventory number: AM002
Ref: NYZXSL5YHE