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Blackfoot Beaver Back Dag circa 1850

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 2,700.00 USD
Blackfoot Beaver Back Dag circa 1850
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The piece is a very fine and important rare Blackfoot Native American Indian Beaver Back Dag. The piece is made from a blacksmiths large rasp file showing a craved maple handle with various brass covered iron trade tacks. This style of dag (dagger or knife) is given the "beaver back" name due to the similarity in the blade shape to the beaver' tail. The piece is very rare and from circa 1850 from the previous private collection from Ralph Parr of London. Measures 17.75”L with a 10”L and 1 7/8”W rasp file blade. Dag handle is 2 5/8”W.