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Catalog Number

CAS 2016-0009-0017   CAS 2016-0009-0017; Tomahawk
Category Tools & Implements; Weaponry
Object Name Tomahawk
Culture Chippewa, Ojibwe
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. Quebec, Ontario, Minnesota, Michigan
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900
Collection Name N/A
Materials Metal: iron, copper
Description Tomahawk with copper blade and iron handle; Blade has a dark, heavy patina; Handle ends in a square spike.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.8, Thickness = 3.1, Length = 31.2