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Scrimshaw Indian Scalp Frontier Bowie Knife

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Western Americana Start Price:10.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 7,500.00 USD
Scrimshaw Indian Scalp Frontier Bowie Knife
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An early 19th century sheath knife, with saddle leather frontier-made sheath. Bone handle with brass hardware. The handle shows crude etching of a Native American holding a scalp. Knife is 11 1/2" overall with a 7 1/4" blade. From the Robert G. McCubbin Collection Provenance: Bob McCubbin collection, lot 611, Brian Lebel auction, Jan 26, 2019, $21,240.