War Club Collection

Portrait of Geronimo, 1907 (lithograph)
2622146 Portrait of Geronimo, 1907 (lithograph) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage illustration of Geronimo; lithograph)

Men-son-se-a (The Lefthand) 1852 (pencil on paper)
NBY332204 Men-son-se-a (The Lefthand) 1852 (pencil on paper) by Catlin, George (1796-1872); 35x16.5 cm; Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Sketches from the Gaboon River, West Coast of Africa (engraving)
1054765 Sketches from the Gaboon River, West Coast of Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches from the Gaboon River, West Coast of Africa)

Ball-Headed Tomahawk Club (wood and brass)
AMQ115714 Ball-Headed Tomahawk Club (wood and brass) by American School; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Tradescant Collection, North American Indian)

Kish-Ke-Kosh, a Fox brave, 1848 (hand-coloured litho)
NBY331373 Kish-Ke-Kosh, a Fox brave, 1848 (hand-coloured litho) by McKenney, Thomas Loraine (1785-1859) (after); 26x16 cm; Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Wah-kon-ze-kaw, The Snake, 1828. Creator: George Catlin
Wah-kon-ze-kaw, The Snake, 1828

Span-e-o-nee-kaw, The Spaniard, 1828. Creator: George Catlin
Span-e-o-nee-kaw, The Spaniard, 1828

Four Dancers, 1843-1844. Creator: George Catlin
Four Dancers, 1843-1844

Two Young Men, 1835 or 1836. Creator: George Catlin
Two Young Men, 1835 or 1836

War Club, from the Arms of All Nations series (N3) for Allen &
War Club, from the Arms of All Nations series (N3) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1887

War Club Arms Nations series N3 Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands
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Ancient tomahawk, peace pipe and dagger, c. 1590
XBP227786 Ancient tomahawk, peace pipe and dagger, c.1590 by White, John (fl.1570-93); Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; English, out of copyright

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"Unleashing the Power: The Mighty War Club" Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of war clubs, powerful weapons that have played a significant role throughout history. From ancient civilizations to Native American tribes, these formidable tools were essential for warriors on the battlefield. Intriguing artifacts like "Cup: Standing Figures and War Clubs, 900-1100 (gold)" showcase the craftsmanship and artistic flair of ancient cultures. These golden treasures not only served as deadly weapons but also symbolized status and power. The legendary Apache warrior Geronimo is immortalized in "Portrait of Geronimo, 1907 (lithograph). " Holding his war club with an intense gaze, he embodies strength and resilience—a true embodiment of Native American resistance. Traveling further back in time, we encounter Men-son-se-a (The Lefthand) through his intricate pencil drawing from 1852. This captivating artwork offers a glimpse into tribal life while highlighting the importance of war clubs within their culture. Venturing across continents to Africa's Gaboon River, we find detailed engravings capturing scenes from local tribes' lives in "Sketches from the Gaboon River. " Amongst these depictions are warriors wielding their fearsome war clubs—symbols of protection and dominance. Examining specific designs such as the "Ball-Headed Tomahawk Club (wood and brass), " we witness how different materials were utilized to create unique weaponry tailored for battle. The combination of wood and brass exemplifies both functionality and aesthetic appeal. Delving deeper into Native American history, Kish-Ke-Kosh stands out in a hand-colored lithograph from 1848. His stoic expression reflects bravery as he clutches his trusty war club—a testament to indigenous peoples' unwavering spirit during turbulent times.