Lot 40
Plains Beaded Knife Sheath, with Buffalo Rawhide Lining
Sale 930 - Native American Art, Session I
Sep 17, 2021 10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
Estimate
$800 - $1,200

Sold for $2,813

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Plains Beaded Knife Sheath, with Buffalo Rawhide Lining
fourth quarter 19th century

thread-sewn and beaded using colors of light blue, pony trader blue, cobalt, pink, and greasy yellow; tin cone detailing; interior lined with buffalo rawhide; WITH I. Wilson knife

overall sheath length 17-3/4 inches
knife length 11 inches 
Condition Report
Harness leather liner is on the stiff side, hide thong drops are a little dry; minimal bead and tin cone loss

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