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Sale 211 Lot 178  

SIOUX BUFFALO NATIVE AMERICAN JAW CLUB. Native American War Club (or ceremonial/dance club) whose main body is a buffalo (bison) jawbone (mandible). The tag states it is Sioux, referring to the Lakota, Dakota, or Nakota Nation, who are Plains people with a deep historical connection to the buffalo. The rear portion is wrapped in what appears to be buckskin (tanned hide) for a comfortable grip and it is heavily decorated with suede fringe and feathers attached with strips of hide.

NOTE: The small white states the artist name as: Tony Nelson.
- Length: (approx.) 18 inches.
Estimate $150-250

Sold for $80


       
 

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