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Northern Plains Knife and Beaded Knife Sheath, 9" long

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,800.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD
Northern Plains Knife and Beaded Knife Sheath, 9  long
Northern Plains Knife and Beaded Knife Sheath
9" long with 2" fringe, beaded in geometric designs, with different patterns on both sides. Sinew sewn, beaded on heavy Native tanned buffalo hide. Circa 1850. Knife is 10.75" overall.
$4,000-5,000
Provenance: Private Collection, White Bird, ID. Collector's notes to accompany the lot.