CLUB-4 Genuine Penobscot Native American Root club war weapon ceremonial 1900's

Description

(internal #CLUB-4).
Genuine antique
PENOBSCOT Native American Root war or ceremonial club.
This is a l
arge club
found in an antique store in Maine,
circa early 20th century.
Etching and sealed wrapping near end.
Signed “Five Islands, ME” on largest root.
Linear 25-1/4” long x 6-1/4” across widest 2 points on root
Handle is 1-3/8” diameter
Grain carving along the handle; crack follows the stem of the carving
Weight: 1 pound  8.3 ounces
ROOT CLUBS
Background information from
PENOBSCOT NATION MUSEUM -
OLD TOWN, MAINE
Root Clubs were made from root bundles of immature gray birch trees (not war clubs, there was no word for war among this tribal nation) new & old.  Short clubs used to finish off a kill on an injured animal, longer clubs made later to stave off soldiers that had spears as weapons.  They believed they were releasing the spirits of animals & birds from the wood they were carving.  The clubs were also carried in dances and religious ceremonies.
Penobscot Native people in Maine sold off some of their ancestor's clubs, then began making new ones, and re-purchasing the ancient ones, to preserve their Penobscot & Wabanaki cultures.
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