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Early Cree Rifle Case

Currency:USD Category:American Indian Art / Art - Bead Work Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:5,500.00 - 7,500.00 USD
Early Cree Rifle Case
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Rare Cree rifle case, beaded with lines of quill wrapped fringe. Edge beaded, bifurcated double suspension from muzzle end. Beaded in scroll designs of blues and red, with white beads on the edges. Appears to fit a Sharps rifle or similar high hammer long arm. Very good condition with no apparent bead loss. Circa 1860s, 56" long.