Pipe-Axes were a very respected weapon,
used by both native tribes and mountain men. Pipe-Axes were made
available to the Indians by trading with English and French Traders.
Axes like this were a prized possession of warriors and were used for
battle, in camp, and for smoking. The axe, therefore, served a variety
of functions, as a weapon, a tool, and for pleasure. This Axe is beaded
in the Vietnam Service colors of Green, Yellow, and Red. It has an old
style English "Trade" Brass Head, Brass Tacks, Rabbit Fur, Buckskin and
Antiqued Simulated Sinew.
