Arms & ArmorShafted Weaponsca. 1900Plains Indian Ceremonial War Club is a shafted weapons of American Indian, Plains origin created in ca. 1900 using stone, wood, beads, leather, tin, horsehair (?) measuring L. 21 in. (53.3 cm) — now part of the Arms and Armor collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Stone, wood, beads, leather, tin, horsehair (?) |
| Dimensions | L. 21 in. (53.3 cm) |
| Classification | Shafted Weapons |
| Department | Arms and Armor |
| Credit Line | Gift of Helmut Nickel, 2016 |
| Date | ca. 1900 |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the American Indian, Plains culture. The estimated date range is 1875 – 1925.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Plains Indian Ceremonial War Club?
Plains Indian Ceremonial War Club is housed in the Arms and Armor department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Plains Indian Ceremonial War Club created?
Plains Indian Ceremonial War Club dates to ca. 1900.
What material is Plains Indian Ceremonial War Club made from?
Plains Indian Ceremonial War Club is crafted from stone, wood, beads, leather, tin, horsehair (?).
Is Plains Indian Ceremonial War Club in the public domain?
Plains Indian Ceremonial War Club is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026