AMERICAN INDIAN WAR CLUB FOR COMMENT

CharlesS · 20th April 2017, 06:08 PM

The dead give away that the piece in question is later, or a reproduction, is the "sinew" used to attach the head. Based on the pics it is pretty clearly waxed fibers that are commonly used today in place of real animal sinew. The piece is really wrong from 'head to toe', but it is that factor alone that shines as evidence that it is a very recently made piece.

I am no expert on NA weapons, but you don't have to be to see the problems here.

I hate being the messenger of bad news, but there is no polite way around it here.

Miguel · 20th April 2017, 07:14 PM

Thank you Ibrahiim for the photos and explanation for the shape of the war club I have often wondered why some N A tribes used such a club, now I know. You are always learning on this forum

Miguel

20th April 2017, 06:08 PM	#1
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	The dead give away that the piece in question is later, or a reproduction, is the "sinew" used to attach the head. Based on the pics it is pretty clearly waxed fibers that are commonly used today in place of real animal sinew. The piece is really wrong from 'head to toe', but it is that factor alone that shines as evidence that it is a very recently made piece. I am no expert on NA weapons, but you don't have to be to see the problems here. I hate being the messenger of bad news, but there is no polite way around it here.

20th April 2017, 07:14 PM	#2
Miguel Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 584	Thank you Ibrahiim for the photos and explanation for the shape of the war club I have often wondered why some N A tribes used such a club, now I know. You are always learning on this forum Miguel