Fort Berthold Quilled Hide Knife Sheath

Fort Berthold Quilled Hide Knife Sheath

late 19th century

thread-sewn smoke-tanned hide; having front quilled in colors of purple, yellow, and blue; tin cone fringe

overall length 12-1/2 inches; length of sheath 10 inches

This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Native American & Prehistoric Art
Interior is not rawhide lined.

some bead loss along the opening edge; quills, overll are in good condition, minimla mising or with damage; hide is soft and pliable