- Sioux Souvenir TomahawksSKU: AK0443_RMPair of Sioux souvenir tomahawks. Commercially tanned hide and fringe. Catlinite heads and bead accents. Circa 1920. Longest 11", head 3 1/4" PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Great Plains - Sioux, Native AmericanSIZE: Longest 11", head 3 1/4"$400
- Southern Plains Spontoon Pipe TomahawkSKU: D1602_JOSouthern Plains spontoon pipe tomahawk with solid brass head having curled back cutouts. The original six sided handle with notches and alternating bands of natural red outlined with black file burning. A drilled hole at the base for the attachment of a drop. Collected by our scout in Oklahoma ...$25,000
- Native American TomahawkSKU: AJ0014_PHClassic Eastern Plains tomahawk with tulip shaped bowl and maple wire wrapped shaft. One tin cone drop with horse hair. 23 ¾”L x 7” across blade. First half 20th Century. PERIOD: First Half 20th CenturyORIGIN: Eastern Plains, Native AmericanSIZE: 23 ¾”L x 7”$12,000
- Pipe TomahawkSKU: AH066219th Century pipe tomahawk with well patinated haft, and decorated with two bands of tacks. Acquired directly from an Osage family in Oklahoma in 2003. To our knowledge has never been in "white man's" hands prior. PERIOD: 19th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, Native AmericanSIZE: 21 1/2" x 10" across top$20,000
- Great PatinaSKU: N567Northern Plains pipe tomahawk. 11 1/2" brass head. 24" in length. Much used, circa 1860s. PERIOD: Mid 19th CenturyORIGIN: Great Plains - Northern Plains, Native AmericanSIZE: 11 1/2" head; 24" length$45,000
- Pipe TomahawkSKU: S131AAmerican-made pipe tomahawk with iron keyhole and dovetailed 3" wide blade. Top has the original mouthpiece of horn. Several other tomahawks exist with similar blade decorations and specimens were contained in William H. Guthman and Robert Abel's collection, and in Peterson's American Indian ...$20,000
- Brass Keyhole Presentation Pipe TomahawkSKU: Q41Pipe tomahawk with leaf and point decorated bronze head havong inset iron blade 9" with original 21" tacked and file-burnt haft. Came from a "little old Baptist church lady" in Virginia, handed down to her by her father, along with a Potawatomie bandoleer. PERIOD: 19th CenturyORIGIN: Virginia, ...$35,000
- Spontoon Pipe TomahawkSKU: Q1118Pipe Tomahawk with brass spontoon head with native scratched feathers on both sides; wonderfully patinated shaft with notch and file burnt scallops: head 12", shaft 22 1/2" overall; collected from Reus Campbell t Boonville, IN (near Owensboro, KY); one of two axes in the collection; Reus was 105 ...$35,000
- Brass Spontoon Pipe TomahawkSKU: N1062Brass spontoon pipe tomahawk. Highly decorated with file burnt and etched brass bands. Ex. Dr. Myers. PERIOD: Mid 19th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, United StatesSIZE: 23" Overall, 12" head$30,000
- Eastern Sioux Presentation Pipe TomahawkSKU: M309Presentation pipe tomahawk with original file burn shaft, silver head, original hair drop. Collected in Minnesota. PERIOD: Mid 19th CenturyORIGIN: Great Plains - Sioux, Native AmericanSIZE: 20" overall, head 8.5"$24,000
- Repurposed Pipe Tomahawk with SpikeSKU: D1578_JOPipe tomahawk with steel spike inserted into a brass body. Heavily engraved, bowl removed during period of use and steel spike inserted. Shaft was period replaced to non-smoking common to the period in the early 19th Century. This weapon shows an excellent dark patina. Attractive, interesting ...$9,000
- Pipe TomahawkSKU: D1616_JOPipe tomahawk with file burnt and decorated tacked shaft. Shaft 26"L so could be used on horseback. Ex. Honnen PERIOD: 19th CenturyORIGIN: Great Plains - Northern Plains, Native AmericanSIZE: Shaft 26"L, Head 9"$15,000
- Pawnee Pipe TomahawkSKU: D1626_JOPawnee pipe tomahawk. File burnt and tacked with remnants of yellow paint over entire shaft. Exhibited in the Wichita Falls Museum 1967, Maryland Academy of Art and Science 1969, Florida Museum - Ft. Lauderdale 1973, Collected by Howard Green from Hubbell who collected for George Heye around ...$25,000
- Pipe TomahawkSKU: D1595_JOHeavily adorned presentation grade pipe tomahawk with pewter inlaid fish, moon, acorn and war axe on cast iron blade. PERIOD: Mid 19th CenturyORIGIN: East, United StatesSIZE: Head 18" Overall 21"$20,000
- Pipe TomahawkSKU: D1594_JOPipe tomahawk with brass head engraved with American eagle having crest and "Hull Curttss, November 1, 1776". Shaft has tacks, pewter inlays and file burnt. Not sure what the "1776" represents. PERIOD: 19th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, United StatesSIZE: Head 10" Overall 21"$25,000
- Presentation Pipe TomahawkSKU: D1593_JOPresentation pipe tomahawk with brass blade and cutouts. Noted on blade "A. Angstadt, Ohio, 1811." Hand engraved eagle, star and dove. Scalloped and keyhole design on stem. PERIOD: Early 19th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, United StatesSIZE: Blade 10" Overall 19"$25,000
- "Spontoon" Pipe TomahawkSKU: D1591_JOSpontoon pipe tomahawk came from an Osage family in Pahuska, Oklahoma. Spontoon style is credited as the "last true weapon" that was used during the Indian War Period 1860s - 1870s. Most samples are credited towards Sioux and Comanche however Oklahoma and the Quapaw would be directly between the ...$20,000
- Pipe TomahawkSKU: D1586_JOPipe tomahawk with incised and file burnt handle. Eight holes for drops, scalloped haft. This piece used for smoking rather than fighting. This piece was kept for several generations in a private north woods museum in Minocqua, Wisconsin. PERIOD: 19th CenturyORIGIN: Wisconsin, United ...$7,500
- Pewter Inlaid Pipe TomahawkSKU: R979Mid 19th Century Tomahawk came from a north Iowa collection; wonderful patina; "just the right shrinkage" PERIOD: Mid 19th CenturyORIGIN: Iowa, United StatesSIZE: 23" Overall, 8" Blade$17,000
- Tiger Maple Pipe TomahawkSKU: Q631Pipe Tomahawk of tiger maple and brass tacks, found in the corner of an old trapper's cabin in upper Wisconsin by a deer hunter, Mr. Lane. PERIOD: 19th CenturyORIGIN: Wisconsin, United StatesSIZE: 18" Haft, 6" Blade$12,000
- 19th Century Pipe TomahawkSKU: O114Mid 19th century pipe tomahawk with copper wrapped handle 23 1/2" with brass blade having triangular cut out and heart cut out 12" long. This piece came from an elderly Southern Minnesota collector who acquired in the 1940's while traveling through Montana. "When he purchased it, he paid $25 - ...$55,000
- Northern Plains Pipe TomahawkSKU: N805Northern Plains pipe tomahawk with file - burnt stem. PERIOD: Mid 19th CenturyORIGIN: Great Plains - Northern Plains, Native AmericanSIZE: 20" Overall, Head 8 1/2"$18,000
- Pipe TomahawkSKU: S707Spontoon pipe tomahawk with original file burnt stem having hole for drop, now missing, and tacks below head. PERIOD: Last Half 19th CenturyORIGIN: Midwest, United StatesSIZE: Head 7 1/2" Stem 20"$15,000
- Engraved Pipe TomahawkSKU: Y374Engraved axe with knife and tipis one side, star, moon, and three braves on reverse. Exceptional with original stem, wonderful patina. PERIOD: 19th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, United StatesSIZE: 21" Overall; Head 8"$15,000
- Missouri River CalumetSKU: SK13Missouri River Calumet with lead inlay and pony beaded drop; 29” long. PERIOD: Mid 19th CenturyORIGIN: East, United StatesSIZE: 29" long$35,000
- Mid 19th CenturySKU: O961Pipe tomahawk with file burnt decorated shaft. PERIOD: Mid 19th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, United StatesSIZE: 21 1/2" long, head 8"$15,000
Native American Pipe Tomahawks
Antique Native American pipe tomahawks are fascinating artifacts that provide a glimpse into the culture and traditions of indigenous tribes. Pipe tomahawks received at treaty signings typically display superior craftsmanship including file burnt stems, silver or brass inlays, and iron blades engraved with the recipient’s name and date. Diplomatic tomahawks became status symbols within tribes and were often carried by Chiefs as a sign of prestige. Today, they are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts, and their historical and cultural significance continues to be appreciated and studied. Cisco’s collection of Native American pipe tomahawks includes presentation and trade pieces of varying ages, origins, and adornment. All of which are 100% authentic.