June 22, 2024 Brian Lebel's Santa Fe Old West Events Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/22/2024
A circa 1870s-1880s Northern Plains, possibly Bannock, knife case. Sinew sewn, parfleche hide construction with panel beading showing some slight loss. Red and blue trade cloth trim with a single edge of white beads. Brass tack decorations along the beaded panel inside edge with traces of dark red/maroon pigment paint. Two beaded drops at the top opening are finished in green, greasy yellow and white. Sheath measures an impressive 13" long and 4 1/4" wide.
Item Dimensions: 5" x 13 1/2"