Cheyenne Beaded Hide Knife Sheath, with Dragonflies

late 19th century

sinew-sewn softly tanned hide; beaded in colors of red white-heart, white, greasy yellow, cut medium blue, and dark blue; designed with four dragonflies, tin cones, and twisted hide strap; parfleche lined; included is a heavily resharpened wood handled knife with tacks

overall length 18-1/2 inches; sheath length 9-1/4 inches; length of knife 9-3/4 inches

This lot is located in Cincinnati.