Description:

Native American, Northwestern Coast United States, Tlingit, ca. 19th century or earlier. An elongated ritualistic stone club, pecked and polished with a flat face and a rounded convex side, tapering from the thick middle to terminal ends. This is a rare type- while clubs were widely used in warfare and by fishermen / hunters- this piece likely had a ceremonial purpose since excessive pressure or force to the lengthy blade would risk snapping it. During potlatches and other events, special clubs carved from wood and set with stone picks like this, were carried as status symbols and ritual items, it is probable this stone would have served a related function. Size: 13.25" L x 1.5" W (33.7 cm x 3.8 cm)

A similar example of a war pick is part of the Portland Art Museum's collection and viewable on their website, accession number, 48.3.318.

Please note this item falls under the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act and is not eligible for international shipping. Native American, Alaska Native, & Native Hawaiian objects are only eligible to ship within the United States.

Provenance: private Newport Beach, California Collection

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  • Condition: Intact with only minor nicks and scuffs. Excellent condition. Old in ventory number label on surface. Rare item.

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