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Rosebud Sioux Beaded Sheath & Old Trade Knife

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:350.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,900.00 USD
Rosebud Sioux Beaded Sheath & Old Trade Knife
This is a beaded buckskin hide knife sheath and old trade knife from the Rosebud Sioux in South Dakota. The sheath is made of old brain-tanned buckskin hide and measures 10 ½ inches long by 3 inches wide. The sheath shows beautiful beaded geometric patterns, often seen from the Sioux with matched beaded drop fringe attached with two rolled tin danglers. There is a ties trade with old wound glass trade beads attached as well. The beadwork shows colors of greasy yellow, cobalt, greasy blue and red white hearts, all old classic colors in a striking pattern. The trade knife shows a wood handle with old wrap of hardened buckskin hide with brass tacks and cleaned blade. Truly a striking set.