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Tecumseh Material Culture

Ohio Historical Society

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Tomahawk pipe, gift to Thomas Worthington. Courtesy of the Ohio Historical Society, Adena site.

“Peace-pipe tomahawk is made of iron and curly maple with two silver bands and two silver oval inscription plates engraved with "Tecumshe 1807" on one end and initials "TW" on the other. Given to Thomas Worthington by Chief Tecumseh when he visited Adena in the fall of 1807.” 

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Tomahawk pipe, gift to Thomas Galloway. Courtesy of Ohio Historical Society, Fort Ancient site.

“Tomahawk pipe made of iron and wood is decorated with a pattern of diamonds and lines. The pipe, which dates from around 1795, was presented by Shawnee leader Tecumseh to settler James Galloway Sr.”