Pierced Effigy Ball Club by Todd Bitler

This is a replicated from an original war club from the Ralph T. Coe Collection which is hand carved from a hardwood ash burl. The top of the handle directly behind the animal's head is outlined with an incised carving. This war club features an animal holding the spiked ball in its mouth. The handle of the club has been pierced in front of the hand hold and is outlined by an incised line carving. Directly in front of the piercing is a hand hammered wide brass band as seen on the original. Finishing out the war club is a hand forged tapered iron spike with touchmark. This club resembles the aging of the original with ding marks and scratches.

Copy and photos supplied by Todd Bitler.