Description:
Crow Beaded Hide Knife Sheath, c. 1870s, the rawhide form painted red on the front, the soft hide panel at top and one edge beaded with classic Crow designs, a row of brass tacks down one side, (one tack missing),includes an old butcher knife, lg. 12 in.
Provenance: Beverly Mathews, Queen's Council Estate, collected by his great-grandfather in the 19th century.
Estimate $3,000-4,000
A few beads missing. One tack along the side is missing. Otherwise, excellent condition.
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