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Santee Sioux Quilled Figural Hide Knife Sheath, with Knife
Estimate: $6,000-$8,000
Live Auction
Native American Art: The Lifetime Collection of Forrest Fenn, Part I
Description
Santee Sioux Quilled Figural Hide Knife Sheath, with Knife
mid-19th century
sinew-sewn on softly tanned hide with rawhide liner; alternating red and white quillwork line the outer edges of the sheath, accentuating two female figures, dressed in long dresses standing atop a floral design; long soft hide fringe cascades from the upper and lower edges, further embellished with quilled and beaded slats
overall length 23-1/2 inches, sheath 11-1/4 inches, knife length 12 inches
Published:
Spirits in the Art (Hanson 1994, 24, plate 23)
Provenance
Ex Richard Pohrt, Sr.