Unusual Southern Plains Native American Indian ball head war club, attributed to the mid 19th century. This type of weapon, used for crushing the skull of an adversary, was used in the 1700-1800's in any one of the North American colonial wars. The ball at the end is called an OJIGHWA which means turnip. The piece features a nice slight "S" curve carved wood club. At the head there is an inset blacksmith forged iron spike held into place. The club exhibits a nice, shiny patina with expected dings, nicks and scratches from honest true age and Native use. The gripping area is more worn also as expected. The piece shows a nice section of frilly hide fringe. Other flat wood war clubs such as this have been known to have been used by the tribes of the Southern Plains such as the Osage, Comanche and Southern Cheyenne. Overall a very nice uncommonly seen example in well preserved condition.