Description

Pamphlet reprinted from Indian Notes, Vol. I, No. 4, Museum of the American Indian, Heye Foundation, New York, October 1924, [Pages 200-204]. Good condition, with age spotting and light soiling to edges and rust stains from staples on binding. NOT Ex-library. Hodge describes in detail a recent acquisition by the Museum of a fine example of old Kwakiutl sword, or warclub, unusual by reason of its length of 29 includes. The sword's origin is believed to from the Nakomgilisala or Nawiti, tribe of Kwakiutl, which once lived on the northern side of Cape Scott, Vancouver island, but were removed to Hope island. Includes a photo reproduction of the sword.