Description:
Crow/Nez Perce Beaded Buffalo Hide Rifle Scabbard, c. 1870s, fringed at the mouth and with long fringe at both the mouth and from the barrel, with red cloth detail (insets at one side only at the opening),beaded in bold multicolored geometric designs using seed and pony beads, with custom wall mount, lg. 44 in.
Estimate $14,000-18,000
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American Indian & Tribal Art
The American Indian & Ethnographic Art department handles objects of great value and cultural significance with expertise, respect, and a passion for the material.