Need help determining Authenticity of Native American stick

I do not know anything about this item other than it is claimed to have been created sometime between 1800s and 1900s. Item is clearly handmade, but I am not an expert so determining how old it ACTUALLY is is kind of challenging.

 

It screams newer fake to me. But wait for others to chime in.

 

nothing I recognize..
what markings are on the shell casings?

 

23 on top, 70 on the bottom.

 

wow, I don't even recognize that as a proper caliber.....

sorry..............maybe someone else will know better...

To me the stick is a made up fantasy item...

 

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/113...how_sold_out_detail=1&ref=nla_listing_details

this is as close as I can get .....

 

Doesn't look anywhere near 120+ years old. It also doesn't look familiar at all. I lean towards agreeing with komokwa that it's a fantasy item. I'm confused at what its purpose would have been if it were authentic.

 

These do seem to be fantasy pieces. Here's something similar.

https://www.blackarrowgallery.com/products/copy-of-navajo-buckskin-antler-bow-and-arrow

Debora

 

Well it’s disappointing that it’s not authentic but it was clearly constructed with a lot of care, so I’m still happy with it.

 

Depends on what you mean by "authentic." Doesn't appear to be a genuine "stick" from the 1800s-1900s but... Does appear to be a modern fantasy piece very likely produced by a craftsman. If you do a Google Images search for "Navajo antler bow" you'll find similar.

Debora

 

I contacted the seller and they said that they bought it from an estate sale and then contacted a local vendor who dealt in Native American artifacts at a flea market and they are the one who told them what it was.

either way it’s a great piece in my opinion

 

It's very attractive of its kind. Glad you're enjoying.

Debora

 

u could string it so it looks more like a bow.... and get a couple of arrows to go with it !!!

 

That is always the most important factor when buying something.

 

I might suggest that knowing what it is you're buying is also of great importance !!

 

It can be, later on. But people often buy something simply because they like it.

 

and so they should....and so they do......

but....
contacted the seller and they said that they bought it from an estate sale and then contacted a local vendor who dealt in Native American artifacts at a flea market and they are the one who told them what it was.

unreliable info is a pitfall ..

 

True. So it is good that people ask here.

 

With emphasis on the IF: could be a dance accessory.