Native American Plains Indian stone head war club. PROVENANCE

A significant and authentic Native American Plains Indian stone head war club, distinguished by its notable provenance.

• Form: Demilune stone head
• Decoration: Incised X's and dots on the stone head
• Construction: Drilled for attachment to a wooden shaft
• Adornment: Features a leather covering, strap, fringe, and a suspension loop

Provenance:

This war club bears an IMW Collection label, indicating its inclusion in The Ian West Collection. It was originally purchased from an antique shop in Oxted, Surrey, UK, in 1938.

Ian Morris West (1924-2015) was a dedicated collector of Native American Indian objects. He was known for his associations with prominent figures in the field, including Edward H. Blackmore (1898-1983), a leading authority on Native American Indians in the UK, and Dr. Colin Taylor (1937–2004), a respected ethnologist. West maintained a personal museum at his home, ‘The Forge’ in Sussex, and authored the book ‘Portraits of Native Americans’, published by Salamander Books in 1997.

Dimensions & Weight:

• Overall Length: 49.5 cm
• Head Length: 13.5 cm
• Head Thickness: 5.6 cm
• Head Depth: 6 cm
• Weight: 600 gms

Condition:

The item exhibits some wear, consistent with its age and use. The stone head shows signs of possibly having been remounted, with evidence of an older attachment. The head is currently very slightly loose on the shaft. Please refer to photographs for detailed condition assessment.