Rick, any wear on it not visible in the photos? Marks on the blade?
It is extremely similar to a club that appears on page 23 of Taylor's
Native American Weapons. It is described so:
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A magnificent gunstock-shaped club collected in the 1820's by the traveler, Duke Paul of Wurttemberg...This one, probably from the Osage, has a trade steel blade and a handle wrapped with snakeskin.
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Your's has painted line detailing on the "stock" nearly identical to Duke Paul's. The similarities are, otherwise, striking.
Outstanding club, Rick!
