Mallet

Titles: Mallet (Supplied title)

Description: A mallet possibly made by the Dakota and reportedly used in the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862, though it was not discovered by its donor until the 1880s or 90s. The handle and cover are tied with thongs over the carved stone component within.

Dates

• Not earlier than 1880 - Not later than 1899 (Creation)

Identifiers

• Accession Number: 2940

Credit: Minnesota Historical Society Collections, Gift of the Sibley House Association of the Minnesota Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 1 item

Format

• Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

• 20 1/4 inches length (overall)
• 5 3/4 inches diameter (head)
• 1 inch width (handle)

Subjects

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