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Knife sheath

Artist
Artist
MediumLeather
DimensionsL: 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm)
ClassificationsContainers
Credit LineGift of Charles Boyd
Object number1952.11.5
DescriptionBeaded deerskin knife sheath with handle made of porcupine quills. One side has a pattern of blue beaded squares. Tiny red horse-hair pieces are inserted in metal holders and used as decoration and on the end of a beaded tassel. Reverse side of sheath undecorated, except for green pattern marks.
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Collections
Club
Plains (Native American)
Moccasins
Plains (Native American)
c. 1890
Bag
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Horn spoon
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Fringe fragment
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Club
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Belt
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c. 1893