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LOT OF SIOUX KNIFE CASE & KNIFE, LATE 19TH CENTUR

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Knives, Swords & Blades Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
LOT OF SIOUX KNIFE CASE & KNIFE, LATE 19TH CENTUR
LOT OF SIOUX KNIFE CASE & KNIFE, LATE 19TH CENTURY. (1) Knife case: Western Sioux made numbers of knife cases that are squared at the bottom rather than pointed. A particular knife that was stored in such a case was held fast at the handle area by the upper portion of the case. This case is constructed of thin, native tanned cowhide. Front is fully beaded in the lane stitch technique - typical for knife cases, in that one third of the case at top can be viewed as a beaded cuff; the beadwork of lower two thirds contrasts markedly in designs and colors to the upper portion. A row of metal cones with red-dyed fluffy feathers inserted in each separates these two panels. Unbeaded back panel consists of two pieces of native tanned hide hand stitched together. Color palette of this case suggests that it originates from the Hunkpapa or Yanktonai of the Standing Rock Reservation - where Sitting Bull and his people were settled. Size: 7 long. CONDITION: Hide exhibits dermestid damage; minor bead loss, some metal cones and fringes missing. (2) Knife: Handmade butcher knife with wooden handle inlaid with lead or pewter; long blade slightly upturned at tip. Size: 13-3/4" long. CONDITION: Short crack in handle at blade, blade badly rusted, tip broken. 4-55166 (1,000-1,500)"