War Pick 1

Tlingit war axe, designed with carved handle, bear or wolf crest at shoulder and nephrite blade. Possibly human hair adorning carved face and inset with operculum shells for teeth. Haft is adorned with weaved basketry. Collected by Spanish in 1791.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Unknown
Format: Still Image
Language:unknown
Subjects:
Tlingit > - axe
basketry
bear
club
hair
jade
operculum
warfare
weapon
weaving
tlingit
Online Access:https://digital.lib.sfu.ca/billreid-4708/war-pick-1
Description
Summary:Tlingit war axe, designed with carved handle, bear or wolf crest at shoulder and nephrite blade. Possibly human hair adorning carved face and inset with operculum shells for teeth. Haft is adorned with weaved basketry. Collected by Spanish in 1791.

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