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Blackfoot Beaded Sheath & Hudson Bay Dag c.1840

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 5,500.00 USD
Blackfoot Beaded Sheath & Hudson Bay Dag c.1840
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The lot features an exceptional beaded Blackfoot Dag Sheath and exceedginly rare original Hudson Bay Co. “HB” hallmarked beaver tail dag knife. The Hudson Bay Fur Trade Dag knife dates to circa 1830-1840 and shows a forged iron construction with brass rivet wood handle and brass hilt. The blade has a dull finish and is stamped near the hilt, “HB”. The sheath is from the Blackfoot (Blackfeet) Native American Indians and shows an Indian tanned and parfleche construction with braided rawhide top strap, red trade clothe, and excellent glass trade seed beads. The front of the sheath has a red ochre mineral dye. The sheath is in a classic dag design. The dag knife is 12.5”L x 2 3/8”W with a 7.5”L blade. Sheath is 15.25”L x 4”W.