authentic apache craft Apache war club 19x3" 819

Description

Apache Fair Trade Cooperative, Inc
Artisan
: Anthony Belvado is a San Carlos Apache Tribal member and resides on the Reservation.
2012, SantaFe: joined fellowship program at school for advance research. Demonstrated Apache violin.
2018, Tucson AZ: Award from southwest folk life alliance for making Apache violin.
Musical instrument museum Phoenix, AZ; display his violin and video.
Southwest museum in Tucson,AZ display his violin.
The Apache Indians have always been known for their artistry through their rich culture and history. The designs and symbols used in all Apache arts and crafts relate through nature and the universe.
I am extremely honored and bestowed to continue this rich tradition. I have been interested in the art since I was young and have been self-taught artist in pencil, charcoal drawing, acrylic paintings on leather and violin making.
The past 10 years I have been making the traditional Apache violin. This has been past down to me by my late grandfather Salton Reede Sr.
Materia
l: Home tanned cow raw hide is used to copy 1800 era war club.
This is how the home tanned buckskin or cow hide is prepared
1.
Scrap off fat and flesh from inside. 2. Soak in wood ash (alkaline) solution for a few days. 3. Scrap off the hair from skin. 4. Soak in vinegar (acid) overnight and wring out the solution. 5. Soak in cow or pig brain+ivory soap+dozen eggs+oil overnight. 6. Wring out the solution until just damp. 7. Stretch with pumice rock until dry and soft for several hours.
The head is stone and wooden handle are wrapped cow hide with nylon sinew.
Size
:  The total length is19”, the width is 3".
Culture
:
The club is used hand in hand
combat.
Authenticity
:  This craft is bought by the Apache Fair Trade Cooperatives, Inc (AFTCO) which is a nonprofit organization founded to help San Carlos and White Mountain Tribes' economy. The authenticity of this craft is certified by AFTCO.