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Central Plains Beaded Hide Neck Knife Sheath, with Knife
Estimate: $2,000-$3,000
Sold
$1,400
Live Auction
Native American Art, Session I
Description
Central Plains Beaded Hide Neck Knife Sheath, with Knife
fourth quarter 19th century
possibly Arapaho; sinew-sewn and beaded using small charlotte cut beads in light blue, rose, and brass; paired tin cones along sides and twisted hide fringe; strap coated with green pigment; rawhide backed
length of sheath 8-1/4 inches
length of knife 9 inches
Provenance
Ex Property of a Minnesota Collector