Description:
Sioux Quilled Hide Knife Sheath and Matching Belt Pouch, c. 1880s, from Ft. Peck, Montana, both with geometric designs, tin cone danglers with dyed horse hair, long quill-wrapped drops, includes old wood-handled knife, (quill loss),lg. of knife sheath without drops 9 1/4 in.
Provenance: From the collection of Richard A. Pohrt, both with original tags.
Estimate $2,000-2,500
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Keywords
Richard A. Pohrt, PeckAmerican Indian & Tribal Art
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