While some ball headed clubs were carved from large pieces of wood, many were formed from the naturally occurring burl growth of a tree – located on the trunk or below ground in the root section. A suitable branch emanating from this dense knot became the haft.

A unique gift from nature, this club was carved, then refined with manufactured materials obtained through barter or capture. A metal point projects from the already impactful ball that is colored with native pigments. A length of wire wraps the midsection of the haft as a decorative (but sometimes reparative) element accented with old, solid-brass tacks. The dark, walnut hull dyed (deer) rawhide grip is finished on each end with multiple windings of linen cord. This true fighting weapon is reservedly decorated with ribbons, hide strips, and a loop of trade beads.

Length 24 ½” $1,800