Plains Beaded Knife Scabbard Case

ca. 1960 - 1970s

1.75" H x 10.5" L x 3.5" W

Hand Crafted from Hide Leather with a Steer Head Signature Stamp and Glass Seed Beads in Red, White, Dark Blue and Light Blue Colors with Dark Blue Crosses

In Very Good Condition

Plains Beaded Knife Scabbard (or Knife Sheath/Case) are traditional decorative and functional accessory made by Native American tribes of the Great Plains, such as the Lakota/Sioux, Cheyenne, Blackfoot, Crow, and others. These items, often called knife sheaths, knife cases, or scabbards, protected everyday or trade knives (like skinning or butcher-style blades) while showcasing exquisite beadwork artistry. They date mainly from the mid-to-late 19th century into the early 20th century, with the tradition continuing today in contemporary Native beadwork.