^Lot 3511 "BUFFALO BILLS WILD WEST" BRANDED NATIVE

AMERICAN SPIKED BALL HEAD WAR CLUB. Spiked ball head war club of apparent Native American origin. Left side of club body exhibits a spurious, mostly legible "PROPERTY/ BUFFALO BILLS/ WILD WEST" brand. Club features a flat foliate carved disc shaped pommel that leads to a plain handle, serrated 4-tooth body, and a dark wood ball, terminating in a carved human face. Club ball features an iron disc shaped extension, which terminates in a diamond shaped spike. CONDITION: club shows some scattered marks from handling and storage, as well as a series of dents / impressions towards the rear of the head, but otherwise remains sound. Iron spike has faded to a dark gray patina, exhibiting oxidation and pitting. (02-25389/MLW). NON-GUN. $500-800.