A NORTHERN PLAINS BEADED HIDE AND CLOTH KNIFE SHEATH
A NORTHERN PLAINS BEADED HIDE AND CLOTH KNIFE SHEATH

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A NORTHERN PLAINS BEADED HIDE AND CLOTH KNIFE SHEATH
POSSIBLY ASSINIBOINE
Of tapering form with pendant, with a central panel of applied green velvet cloth sewn with a white beaded X and bordered in a narrow band of light blue beads, the top band border and the tab below spot stitched in brass faceted, two shades of blue, translucent red and green beads against a white ground, decorated with a series of forked designs, hide strap at back
12in. (31.1cm.) long

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