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CLUB-3 Genuine Penobscot Native American Root club war weapon ceremonial 1900's

$ 293.03

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Condition: New
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

    Description

    (internal #CLUB-3).
    Genuine antique
    PENOBSCOT Native American Root war or ceremonial club.
    This is a l
    arge club found in Vermont, the root top is decorated like a bird's head with beak
    ,
    circa early 20th century
    Measures
    20" long x 4-3/4" across root end, 1-3/8" diameter handle
    Weight: 14.5 ounces
    ROOT CLUBS
    Background information from
    PENOBSCOT NATION MUSEUM -
    OLD TOWN, MAINE
    Root Clubs were made from root bundles of immature gray birch trees (not war clubs, there was no word for war among this tribal nation) new & old.  Short clubs used to finish off a kill on an injured animal, longer clubs made later to stave off soldiers that had spears as weapons.  They believed they were releasing the spirits of animals & birds from the wood they were carving.  The clubs were also carried in dances and religious ceremonies.
    Penobscot Native people in Maine sold off some of their ancestor's clubs, then began making new ones, and re-purchasing the ancient ones, to preserve their Penobscot & Wabanaki cultures.
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