The term “gunstock” is a misnomer in every respect.  It refers to a vague resemblance to a rifle stock although the “shoulder rest” is at the wrong angle and clubs of this shape were never adapted from actual gunstocks.  Furthermore, anthropologists have noted similar clubs (mostly bladeless) in other ancient cultures. Although there is some speculation that Native peoples were attempting to emulate the power of the white man’s firestick, there is evidence of these clubs predating the arrival of Europeans - in addition to its shape being reminiscent of, and attributed to, a deer’s hindquarter.

An icon of power and aggression, this superb example is carved from 150 year old wood sparingly decorated with brass tacks, perforated haft and a dangler of a warrior’s personal “medicine”. The mounted blade is typical of trade metal goods of the mid 1800’s and features the popular heart cutout.

Length  29 ½”              Was  $1,500 Not available SOLD