Tim, with my limited knowledge of plains weaponry, I do think your piece could be "old" in the sense that it was probably made about 100 years ago. Native Americans produced wallhangers, pieces for trade and use at powwows during that time. However, I don't think it was ever practically used as a weapon or tool. The lines between an "authentic" and a "tourist" piece seem to blur when it comes to Native American antiquities made during the reservation period. Weapons made before that time are very hard to find.
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