"War Club Or Puzzle – Usa"
“War club”, children’s puzzle, made of wood. The wood is covered with circular incisions on the sides and top. The end is carved with a head stylizing a snake. As for the mace, it ends with a pike allowing it to inflict wounds that can break bones. The other end flares, it is pierced with a hole intended to receive decorations of pearls or feathers. Beautiful dark brown patina. REGION: Plains Indians. North America MATERIAL: Wood PERIOD: 19th, early 20th century LENGTH: 44 cm WIDTH: 7 cm (Base included)