Southern Plains Leather Knife Sheath

Description:

Southern Plains Leather Knife Sheath, possibly Apache, c. third quarter 19th century, made from commercial leather, with copper rivets along one edge, with three-color beaded designs and round leather and beaded drop (has come away from the sheath),lg. 11 1/2 in.

Provenance: Deaccessioned from the Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society, Easton, Pennsylvania.
Estimate $800-1,200


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