Northeast Quilled Hide Knife Sheath

Description:

Northeast Quilled Hide Knife Sheath, c. early 19th century, decorated on the front with multicolored geometric designs using multiple quilling techniques, remnant tin cone and animal hair danglers, (minor quill loss),lg. 8 in.
Estimate $8,000-12,000


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