SKU: 25-0536
$325.00
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Early/Mid 20th Century
Knife - 13.5" L x 1" L x 1.875" W, Case - 1.5" H x 9.25" L x 3" W + 11" L Fringe
Hand Crafted Knife with an Antler Handle with Brass and a Brass Eagle at the End of the Handle with a Blade with an Arrow Stamp and Signiture "Zavula" with a Glass Seed Bead Case In Green, Red, Yellow and Blue Colors in a Geometric Pattern Design with Hide Leather, Metal Cones and Leather Fringe
In Good Condition
Sioux beaded knife cases (or sheaths) are highly valued historical artifacts and contemporary art pieces that seamlessly blend daily utility with personal adornment and tribal identity. Historically worn on belts by both men and women of the Great Plains, these leather cases protected essential cutlery while showcasing the extraordinary beadwork craftsmanship of the Sioux (Ochethi Šakówiŋ) people.
Condition: Good
Tribe: Sioux
Year Range: 1925 - 1950
Region: Plains
Dimensions: 13.5 in1 in1.88 in1.5 in9.25 in3 in11 in
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