Penobscot Indian Root Club (MIS1365)

These clubs were made up in main original for battle, then turned into ceremonial use. This club is circa 1890 – 1900. These clubs were made out of young birch trees that were up rooted and the head of the club was carved from the root section while the handle of the club was the trunk of the tree. This club shows typical characteristics of your normal Penobscot club with the horn like features and a face of the animal. The have has some simplistic carving. This club is unique in how large it is. Its over all length is 27” and the head is almost 15” wide at its widest. Very interesting piece!