PW0170 Trade Pewter - Large Tomahawk (plain end) 3 1/2"

During the late 1700s and early 1800s, white settlers and traders used a variety of trade items in their dealings with the Indians. Among the most popular items were a variety of trinkets made from pewter. The pieces here are extremely high quality of 20% silver, 70% copper and 10% tin. This mixture gives the items a shine and gleam which were pleasing to the Indians. We think you will like the novelty and uniqueness of these pewter pieces.