Ball-headed War Club Item Number: 50.67.83 from the Brooklyn Museum
Description
Object is a ball-headed war club. Linear curves of upper handle and ball-head carved with scallop shapes that are decorated with black paint. Beveled edges of handle are painted red. Ball and handle are ornamented with burned file decorations. Condition is good.
Credit Line
Henry L. Batterman Fund and the Frank Sherman Benson Fund
Item History
- Made between 1800 and 1825
What
Who
- Culture
- Chippewa
Where
- Holding Institution
- Brooklyn Museum
When
- Creation Date
- between 1800 and 1825
Other
- Classification
- Arms and Armor