Native American, Central Plains, Batwing Pipe Tomahawk circa 1840-70. Forged iron, wooden handle with batwing cut-outs. Exhibition: "Warriors of the plains" Hastings 1977, supporting the sacred circles exhibition, London. "Native Americans of the Plains" Leeds 2011 in conjunction with the British Museum touring exhibition "Warrior pf the Plains" & "Buffalo Bill and the Wild West" 2017 Halifax Museum. Literature: "Native American Weapons" Colin F. Taylor 2001 (pictured pg. 31). 19 x 9 1/2 in. Ex. Dr. Colin Taylor (1937-2004) collection. Private collection.