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Athabaskan Pony Beaded Hide Neck Knife Sheath
Estimate: $800-$1,200
Live Auction
Native American Art: The Lifetime Collection of Forrest Fenn, Part I
Description
Athabaskan Pony Beaded Hide Neck Knife Sheath
late 19th century
thread and sinew-sewn moose hide; decorated with dentalium shells and light blue and terracotta colored pony beads; double-strand neck strap composed of dentalium shells alternating with faceted white beads
overall length 27 inches; sheath length 10-1/4 inches x width 2-5/8 inches
Published:
Spirits in the Art (Hanson 1994: 258, plate 267)