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A SIOUX QUILLED AND BEADED HIDE KNIFE SHEATH

c. 1870

decorated on the front with a pattern of stripes in natural and dyed porcupine quills, a band of geometric motifs in various shades of glass seed beads on the perimeter, quill-wrapped hide fringe suspended below, buffalo hide liner; antler-handled knife enclosed

Provenance:
Ex-Forrest Fenn Collection, Santa Fe, NM

Length: 23 ½ inches



Condition Report*: In overall good condition. Hide with various speckles and back has a spot of approx. 3/8" and minor wrinkling. Decorative beading around front quilling all present with exception of green beads around rim of sheath. Quilling faded and abraded. Antler-handled knife has smooth, fine patina and blade has some speckled pockmarks. No apparent restoration.
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Auction Info

Auction Dates
November, 2007
10th Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 4
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Sold on Nov 10, 2007 for: $11,950.00
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