Brass Pipe Hawk Traditional Axe S-1153-BO3
Tobacco was sacred to the many different Native American tribes. The
tobacco being burned in a peace pipe is believed to send one's prayers
up to the Great Spirit, the creator of all. The Brass Pipe Hawk
Traditional Axe is a replica of artifacts unique to North America:
created by Europeans as trade objects but often exchanged as diplomatic
gifts. They were symbols of the choice Europeans and Native Americans
faced whenever they met: one end was the pipe of peace, the other an axe
of war. The blade and poll of the axe is made of mirror polished iron
with a peace pipe for ceremonial purposes. The shaft is constructed of
real wood. Peace pipes are still used today by Native Americans and
medicinal purposes.
*Please Note: This item may have minor rust due to the material.
Specifications:
- Overall Length: 17 Inches
- Blade Length: 7 Inches
- Blade: Brass
- Blade Thickness: 8 mm
- Handle Material: Wood
Features:
- Wood Handle
- Brass Constructed Blade