A SIOUX BEADED HIDE KNIFE SHEATH AND KNIFE
A SIOUX BEADED HIDE KNIFE SHEATH AND KNIFE

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A SIOUX BEADED HIDE KNIFE SHEATH AND KNIFE
of usual form, sinew sewn and lane-stitched in numerous shades of opaque and translucent beads, decorated on the front with stepped diagonal bands and triangles, trimmed with metal cones inserted with red-dyed horsehair, a coil beaded handle at top and similar tassel suspended below
Length: the sheath, 9 in. (22.8 cm.) excluding attachments; the knife, 10¾ in. (27.3 cm.)