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Montana Crow Beaded Sheath & Knife circa 1880-1890

Currency:USD Category:Western Americana Start Price:0.00 USD Estimated At:525.00 - 900.00 USD
Montana Crow Beaded Sheath & Knife circa 1880-1890
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The lot features a trade knife with rawhide wrapped handle and beaded beaded sheath hand made by the Montana Crow Native American. This early piece (believed to be 1880-1890) features a rawhide sheath covered with trade cloth having tightly woven trade bead designs across the entire front and side. The piece appears to be in excellent condition with no visible bead loss. The Native tanned and dyed fringe also has Hudson Bay white hearts. Overall measures 14" long with a 11" knife.