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Knife case

Artist
Datec. 1850
MediumMixed media
DimensionsOther: 23 × 7 cm (9 1/16 × 2 3/4 in.)
ClassificationsContainers
Object number1986.2.4 LA
DescriptionDeerskin, folded and sinew-sewn on one side; panel of plaited quillwork below rim with traces of red and orange dye; remainder of front face decorated with rosettes of plaited quillwork with petals in white, red, and orange; quill-wrapped skin thongs with mental cone dangles hang from skin stripes below quilled rim panel and also from side seam (which is plaited with red and white quillwork); skin cord strap attached to rim. Measurements exluding fringe.

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