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A SIOUX BEADED HIDE KNIFE SHEATH

c. 1890

decorated on the front with geometric motifs, sinew sewn and lane-stitched in various shades of glass seed beads, trimmed with metal cones, buffalo rawhide liner; with wood-handled knife enclosed

Exhibited:
The Art Institute of Chicago

Length: 10 ½ inches, excluding tassel


Exhibited: The Art Institute of Chicago



Condition Report*: In overall good to very good condition. Hide with moderate wear, including moderate soiling. There is a small inscription of "217/A-AC" written on the back in black ink. Back also has an approx. 2-1/2" green pigment mark. Beadwork bright, clean, with only an approx. 1/2" x 3/4" loss. Loss of approx. six metal tipped rawhide fringes. Tassel supple. Knife's wood handle has golden patina and black-ink inscription of "217-AC" on side. No apparent restoration
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Auction Info

Auction Dates
November, 2007
10th Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 2
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Sold on Nov 10, 2007 for: $3,585.00
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