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Lot 84
Apsáalooke [Crow] Beaded Parfleche Knife Sheath
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$3,000 - 4,000
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$3,125
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Lot Description
Apsáalooke [Crow] Beaded Parfleche Knife Sheath
fourth quarter 19th century

the body crafted from parfleche painted in colorful geometric designs; the edges lined with red trade wool and beaded lane in colors of pea green, greasy pink, cobalt, and greasy blue; two beaded buffalo hide drops dangle from lower edge

overall length 30 inches; sheath length 14 inches

Published:
Spirits in the Art (Hanson 1994: 26, plate 25)

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