Description:
Plains Beaded Hide Knife Sheath, c. 1880s, beaded on the front with diamond designs, with quill-wrapped danglers and a very long beaded drop terminating in a split drop with cones, with period knife, lg. without drop 8 3/4 in.
Estimate $800-1,200
In good overall condition, a few beads lost on the long drop. Minor discoloration on some of the beads on the front.
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American Indian & Tribal Art
The American Indian & Ethnographic Art department handles objects of great value and cultural significance with expertise, respect, and a passion for the material.